Implant components and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9707083
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14191600

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Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. Any of the implantable components may be include one or more porous surfaces. The porous surface may be textured by protrusions that connect to and extend from the surface. The sizes and concentration of the protrusions may be varied for specific applications to accommodate different implants and patient anatomies. A porous implant may also include one or more internal or external solid portions that strengthen the implant.

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  • SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Conway, Justin Steve Olive Branch, US 9 107
Landon, Ryan L Southaven, US 32 620
Shea, Jeffrey Joel Memphis, US 24 169

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