Modular prosthesis system with novel locking mechanism

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PATENT NO 7097663
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10022663

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A modular prosthesis for replacement of a joint articulating surface of a bone, where the modular prosthesis generally comprises a head with a recessed socket, an elongate stem, and a connecting member including a patrix member having a generally spherical surface and adapted to be attached to an end of the stem and to be received in the head, and a locking member adapted to lock the head to the stem in a desired orientation; a system for use in surgical repair of a joint including a selection of components for assembling the modular implant prosthesis, a selection of components for assembling a trial prosthesis, and a transfer device for arranging the components of the implant prosthesis in the same orientation as the components of the trial prosthesis; and methods of using the modular prosthesis and system of the invention.

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SMITH & NEPHEW INC1450 BROOKS RD MEMPHIS TN 38116

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fowler, Nicola K Aberfoyle, GB 1 92
Marsden, Donald Christopher Cononley, GB 3 530
Nicol, Alexander C Glascow, GB 3 128

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