The present invention provides artificial disc prostheses, methods and instrumentation for implantation and revision thereof. Each prosthesis may comprise superior and inferior end plates and a nucleus positioned between articular surfaces of the end plates. The end plates may have planar bone engagement surfaces with a plurality of self-cutting teeth. The articular surfaces of the end plates may be planar or include a flattened portion. The nucleus includes superior and inferior articular surfaces which may comprise flattened portions such that when the articular surfaces of the nucleus and the end plates are placed in cooperation in a preferred orientation, the flattened and/or planar portions are aligned. Each prosthesis may provide flexion/extension, anterior/posterior translation, lateral bending, and/or axial rotation degrees of freedom. One embodiment comprises a prosthesis with a first joint providing flexion/extension and anterior/posterior translation, and a second joint providing lateral bending and axial rotation.

According to an embodiment, a spinal implant for implantation in a spinal facet joint is disclosed. The spinal implant comprises a first plate having a first surface, a second plate having a second surface, and a biasing element having a first end and a second end, the biasing element coupled to the first surface of the first plate at the first end and the second surface of the second plate at the second end. The biasing element may be at least one of a waveform spring, a coil spring, and a flexible core. The spinal implant may be configured for use in a spinal facet joint, such as a cervical facet joint.

The invention concerns an improved prosthesis component (1), for example an acetabular or glenoid cup (2) of an orthopedic prosthesis (12) or a liner constrained inside the cup (2) and intended to receive a spherical joint (4, 5) of an artificial femoral or humeral head (10), said component being substantially hemispherical-shaped with a base (6) defining the lower edge of the liner (1). Advantageously, according to the invention, the insert or liner (1) comprises a lip (8) projecting beyond the base (6); in other words, the lip (8) projects beyond the equatorial line of the hemispherical form of the liner (1) partially occupying the missing hemisphere of the hemispherical form to define an undercut edge, as well as an extended portion (20) of said lip (8) by at least one tract of said base (6) in order to receive and hold a dual-mobility head in the spherical segment (9) inside the component (1, 1).

A mobile cage system for restoring motion kinematics of the spine featuring a pair of opposing caps that form a cavity and a nucleus disposed in the cavity. The system allows for motion of the caps relative to the nucleus. The mobile cage system provides sufficient support so as to eliminate the need for incorporation of a metal plate or rod and pedicle screws that may be used for spinal fusions. The mobile cage system of the present invention also prevents vertical collapse of the vertebrae and complete bone fusion, and the mobile cage system helps preserve intervertebral motion of the spine.

A tendon anchoring assembly that includes an anchor and a washer. The anchor includes an elongated body and a substantially circular head and the washer includes an inferior face having gripping protrusions, and a through hole sized to receive a portion of the substantially circular head. A shoulder implant assembly that can be used in conjunction with the tendon anchoring assembly is also disclosed.

An orthopedic medical device assembly that includes a first bearing for attachment to an implant and a second bearing for attachment to an implant, such as a glenosphere.

An osteotome having a shaft assembly that includes a guide extending in a longitudinal direction of the shaft assembly, and a blade adjacent the guide and extending in the longitudinal direction of the shaft assembly.

The present disclosure provides an iliac prosthesis, comprising: a prosthesis main body, the prosthesis main body including a first end portion contacted and matched with a sacrum and a second end portion contacted and matched with an acetabulum, a first screw hole being formed in the first end portion, a first screw seat being arranged in the first screw hole, the screw-rod structure including a connecting seat and a rod body, the connecting seat being connected with the prosthesis main body, and the rod body being fixed on the connecting seat; and an anti-dropping mechanism, the anti-dropping mechanism being arranged between the prosthesis main body and the connecting seat in a clamping manner. The technical solutions of the present disclosure can effectively, solve the problems of, unreliable supporting and easy fatigue break of the screw-rod system in the related technology.

The invention relates to a knee endoprosthesis comprising a femoral component (1) which has two condylar surfaces (1a, 1b) for anchoring on the distal femur, comprising a tibial component (2) for anchoring on the proximal tibia, and comprising sliding surfaces between the two components (1, 2). It is proposed according to the invention that the entire femoral component (1), but at least its condylar surfaces (1a, 1b) are made of a solidly sintered ceramic for articulation with the tibial component (2), so that the knee endoprosthesis will have the least possible amount of abrasion with optimal reproduction of the anatomical and kinematic properties of the natural knee joint, in particular through suitable combinations of materials and by reducing the abrasion-generating surfaces. This is achieved by the fact that the tibial component (2) comprises a tibial baseplate (11) made of a solidly sintered ceramic which has a medial spherical bearing shell (7) on the upper face of the baseplate facing the femoral component (1). The medial spherical bearing shell (7) is an integral component of the tibial baseplate (11) and is formed in one piece with it, and the articulation surface of the medial femur condyle (1a) is also designed to be spherical, and together with the medial spherical bearing shell (7), forms a congruent ball joint. Laterally adjacent to the medial spherical bearing shell (7), a bearing shell (8) which enables rotation of the femoral component (1) and is formed by multiple radii in the anterior-posterior direction is arranged non-congruently with the femoral condyle (1b) and is either formed integrally with the tibial baseplate (11) or is an inlay that is movable relative to the tibial baseplate (11).

A system includes a constrained acetabular insert, a dual mobility liner, and a femoral head. The constrained acetabular insert has its perimeter extending beyond hemisphere and the dual mobility liner has its perimeter extending beyond hemisphere and configured to tilt and rotate within the constrained acetabular insert. The femoral head is configured to tilt and rotate within the dual mobility liner. The constrained acetabular insert may include a plurality of tabs and the dual mobility liner may include screw threads for receiving the plurality of tabs.