Title:
IMPLANT COMPONENTS AND METHODS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2011/156510
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Systems, devices, and methods are provided for orthopedic implants. The implants may include a base member, such as an acetabular shell or an augment, that is configured to couple with an augment, flange cup, mounting member, or any other suitable orthopedic attachment. Any of the implantable components may be include one or more porous surfaces. The porous surface may be textured by protrusions that connect to and extend from the surface. The sizes and concentration of the protrusions may be varied for specific applications to accommodate different implants and patient anatomies. A porous implant may also include one or more internal or external solid portions that strengthen the implant.
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Inventors:
CONWAY JUSTIN STEVE (US)
LANDON RYAN L (US)
SHEA JEFFREY JOEL (US)
LANDON RYAN L (US)
SHEA JEFFREY JOEL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2011/039658
Publication Date:
April 19, 2012
Filing Date:
June 08, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SMITH & NEPHEW INC (US)
CONWAY JUSTIN STEVE (US)
LANDON RYAN L (US)
SHEA JEFFREY JOEL (US)
CONWAY JUSTIN STEVE (US)
LANDON RYAN L (US)
SHEA JEFFREY JOEL (US)
International Classes:
A61F2/30; A61L27/14; A61L27/56; B29C44/12
Foreign References:
| EP2145604A1 | 2010-01-20 | |||
| US20060282166A1 | 2006-12-14 | |||
| US20050267586A1 | 2005-12-01 | |||
| US20070225813A1 | 2007-09-27 | |||
| US20070255412A1 | 2007-11-01 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 2579817A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. (Cordova, TN, US)
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