Positioning aid in the form of a self-affixing test hip joint socket
A joint socket, self-fixation technology, applied in the direction of the hip joint, acetabular socket, joint implants, etc., can solve the problems of high cost and insufficient correction
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[0037] In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for identical and identically acting components.
[0038] figure 1 An oblique view of a self-fixating trial glenoid is shown. The shape of the self-fixating trial glenoid roughly conformed to half a hollow sphere. In the inserted state of the self-fixating trial glenoid, the outer surface 10 rests at least partially on a recess of the hip bone (not shown in the figure). The inner surface 11 is intended to receive an insert or a ball joint (the insert and the ball joint are not shown in the figure).
[0039] The self-fixating trial glenoid socket comprises a base body 12 and three retaining elements 13 . Alternatively, four or five or any desired number of retaining elements (not shown in the figure) can also be provided.
[0040] Base body 12 , which is preferably made of metal or a metal alloy, in particular steel, preferably instrument steel or a titanium alloy with sufficient elastic properties, f...
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