Method and apparatus for implanting an acetabular cup

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5527317
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08329351

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A method of implanting an acetabular cup includes preparing an acetabular socket to receive said cup, placing cement in said socket before or after locating a loading tube in line with the socket and inserting the acetabular cup through the tube into said socket. This is done by pushing it down the tube with an inserter to a predetermined position therein defined by a stop element acting on the inserter or an attachment thereto.

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  • HOWMEDICA INTERNATIONAL S. DE R.L.;STRYKER EUROPEAN HOLDINGS I, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ashby, Alan M Maidenhead, GB2 8 1183
Orton, Marcus A Thame, GB2 1 185

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