Shoulder prosthesis

Abstract

Abstract This shoulder prosthesis comprises a humeral piece (7) intended to be fixed in a humerus (1) and cooperating with a glenoid bearing so as to replace the natural articulation of the humerus (1) on the scapula (2). <??>The humeral piece (7) comprises a hollow tubular element designed to be fixed in the humerus (1) essentially in its longitudinal axis, and a cylindrical rod having a cross-section essentially identical to that of the seat formed by the hollow inside the tubular element, the upper end of the rod having a ball (16) cooperating with the glenoid bearing (8) so as to form the articulation of the shoulder, and the lower end of the rod being arranged in the abovementioned tubular element, it being possible for the tubular element and the rod to slide relative to one another. <IMAGE>

Inventors

• 👤 Jean Lannelongue

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