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Provisional orthopedic prosthesis for partially resected bone

  • US 6,916,324 B2
  • Filed: 02/04/2003
  • Issued: 07/12/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/04/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A provisional orthopedic prosthesis for facilitating the selection of a permanent orthopedic prosthesis having a permanent component with a bone engaging surface, an oppositely disposed articulating surface and defining a permanent component spacing therebetween, said provisional prosthesis comprising:

  • a first provisional component having an inwardly facing surface and an outwardly facing surface;

    said inwardly facing surface having a first portion defining a configuration substantially similar to a portion of the bone engaging surface of the permanent component and a second portion adapted for placement facing a non-resected bone surface;

    said outwardly facing surface defining a first articulating surface at least partially disposed opposite each of said first and second portions of said inwardly facing surface and defining a provisional spacing between said outwardly facing surface and said first portion greater than said permanent component spacing.

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