Shoulder prosthesis with anatomic reattachment features

a shoulder and anatomic technology, applied in the field of orthopaedic surgery, can solve the problems of poor fixation in a non-anatomic arrangement, reduced range of motion and strength following the procedure, and vertical orientation tabs such as tab 102 in fig. 1 do not adequately accommodate human anatomy, so as to improve the anatomic attachment area of tendon or bon
US20050090902A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-04-28MASINI MICHAEL A
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
MASINI MICHAEL A
Publication Date
2005-04-28
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A humeral prosthesis features improved anatomic attachment areas for tendon or bone. In the preferred embodiment, in contrast to existing devices, at least one set of tendon / bone attachment points are provided along a line, at least a portion of which is divergent with respect to the axis of the stem. One or more sets of attachment points may be further be provided along a line which is substantially parallel to the axis of the stem, resulting in a “T”“L” or “U” shape. Alternatively, attachment points having a changing degree of diversion with respect to the axis of the stem may be provided along a common, curved line. The attachment points may simply be apertures formed through the body of the implant though, in the preferred embodiment, the apertures are provided on raised tabs. An area of bone-ingrowth material may be provided adjacent the attachment points, and may include a separate fastening mechanism such as a threaded hole to receive a screw. A groove may also be provided in any embodiment to receive the biceps tendon. Particularly with respect to fractures, including multi- and ‘four-part’ fractures, means specifically intended for the rigid reattachment of the greater or lesser tuberosities may be provided separately or in conjunction with other sets of reattachment configurations.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention relates generally to orthopedic surgery and, in particular, to improved shoulder prostheses featuring more anatomic rotator cuff attachment geometries facilitating enhanced fixation of tendon and / or bone. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] A typical proximal humeral prosthesis is depicted generally at 100 in FIG. 1, this particular drawing being taken in part from U.S. Pat. No. 5,282,865. The device includes a modular head attachment 106, though variations of such devices exist, including those without modularity, and designs incorporating different modular arrangements.

[0003] A tab 102 is provided on the lateral side of the prosthesis, as shown. The tab 104 is provided with two or more holes 106 disposed parallel to the length of the prosthesis; that is, parallel to the axis 108 of the stem 110. Although the stated purpose of the apertured tab 102 is to assist with installation of the device and to minimize rotation once installed, it i...

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