ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANTS INCLUDING BREAKAWAY FASTENER

Abstract: this disclosure relates to orthopaedic implants and methods for restoring functionality to a joint. the implants described herein may be utilized during orthopaedic procedures and may be incorporated into a shoulder prosthesis for restoring functionality to shoulders having advanced cartilage disease. the disclosed implants may incorporate one or more fasteners formed together with a main body of the respective implant at a breakable connection. the fastener may be deployed during a surgical procedure, which may improve fixation of the implant at the surgical site.

Inventor(s): Nick Metcalfe, Steven Jim DeLeon, Steven P. Schewe, Timothy J. Thompson, Kevin John Gallen, Scott William Doody, Michael Moreland

CPC Classification: A61F2/4081 ({Glenoid components, e.g. cups})

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