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Acetabular prosthetic devices

A prosthesis, acetabular technology, applied in the direction of prosthesis, acetabular socket, hip joint, etc., can solve problems such as dissatisfaction

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-03-31
ACTIVE IMPLANTS CORP
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[0005] [04] Although existing devices and methods related to artificial hip components are competent in some respects, they do not satisfy all respects.

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[0025] [24] To facilitate an understanding of the principles of the present disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used to describe the same. It should be understood, however, that no limitation of the scope of the present disclosure is intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the devices, apparatus, methods and any further applications of the principles of the disclosure will generally occur to those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains. In particular, it is fully contemplated that components, components and / or steps described with respect to one embodiment may be combined with components, components and / or steps described with respect to other embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] [25] will now refer to figure 1 , figure 2 , image 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 , these figures illustrate an arrangement 100 incorporating aspects of the presen...

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Abstract

Devices, apparatus, and systems for replacing at least some of the functionality of the natural hip joint and associated methods of implantation are disclosed. In one aspect a prosthetic acetabular cup system is provided. The system includes a metal shell comprising an outer surface for securely engaging a prepared portion of an acetabulum, an opposing inner surface, and at least one snap-fit engagement feature associated with the inner surface. The system also includes a pliable articulating component having an outer surface including at least one snap-fit engagement feature sized and shapedto snap-fittingly engage the at least one snap-fit engagement feature of the metal shell. The pliable articulating component also includes an inner surface for articulatingly receiving a femoral head.

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[0001] priority [0002] [01] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 939,327, filed May 21, 2007, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 939,522, also filed May 21, 2007, the entire contents of which are incorporated Here for reference. technical field [0003] [02] Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to medical prosthetic devices, including artificial hip components, and related methods of implantation and treatment. Background technique [0004] [03] The present disclosure relates to devices, devices and systems for replacing at least a portion of the function of a natural hip joint, and methods for implanting such devices, devices and systems. The natural hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint formed by the mutual articulation of the round head of the femur to the acetabulum of the pelvis. The articulating surfaces of both the femoral head and the acetabulum are covered with articular cartilage. Various conditions can...

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IPC IPC(8): A61F2/34
CPCA61F2310/00017A61F2002/30494A61F2250/0036A61F2310/00029A61F2002/30324A61F2310/00023A61F2220/0025A61F2/34A61F2002/3453A61F2002/3411A61F2/30965A61F2002/305
Inventor A·斯坦伯格
Owner ACTIVE IMPLANTS CORP
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