Abstract: A shoulder assembly is provided which includes a base member including a collar; a helical structure extending from the collar in a distal direction; and a first pathway projecting distally of the collar and through the helical structure adjacent to an inner periphery thereof, the first pathway being generally transverse to the helical structure and extending in a space between successive portions of the helical structure; and a locking device comprising a proximal support and a first arm projecting distally of the proximal support, the first arm configured to be disposed in the first pathway projecting distally of the collar when the proximal support is disposed adjacent to the collar; where the first arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the shoulder assembly is implanted.

Abstract: This surgical bone preparation instrument (1) comprises a main body (5) terminated by a contacting surface (50) adapted to abut on a bone (B), and a sliding body (7) equipped with a cutting element (3) and which is movable in translation with respect to the main body (5). The bone preparation instrument (1) includes a cutting depth control ring (11) that is adjustable by a single hand, which forms an abutment surface (110) against the movement of one of the main body (5) and the sliding body (7) when the sliding body (7) reaches an adjusted cutting depth (D) corresponding to an adjustment position of the control ring (11).

Abstract: A shoulder assembly is provided which includes a base member including a collar; a helical structure extending from the collar in a distal direction; and a first pathway projecting distally of the collar and through the helical structure adjacent to an inner periphery thereof, the first pathway being generally transverse to the helical structure and extending in a space between successive portions of the helical structure; and a locking device comprising a proximal support and a first arm projecting distally of the proximal support, the first arm configured to be disposed in the first pathway projecting distally of the collar when the proximal support is disposed adjacent to the collar; where the first arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the shoulder assembly is implanted.

Abstract: The invention concerns a prosthesis comprising: a stem part comprising: a rod, configured for being inserted into a medullary cavity of a diaphyseal fragment of a fractured long bone, for securing the stem part to the diaphyseal fragment, and an epiphyseal end, fixedly secured to the rod by means of at least one linker leg of the stem part, so that a gap is formed between the epiphyseal end and the rod along said at least one linker leg; and an implant distinct from the stem part and comprising: an internal part located at least partially within the gap, and at least one fastener for fastening epiphyseal fragments of the fractured long bone to the stem part, said at least one fastener being secured to the internal part.

Abstract: The invention concerns a prosthesis comprising: a stem part comprising: a rod, configured for being inserted into a medullary cavity of a diaphyseal fragment of a fractured long bone, for securing the stem part to the diaphyseal fragment, and an epiphyseal end, fixedly secured to the rod by means of at least one linker leg of the stem part, so that a gap is formed between the epiphyseal end and the rod along said at least one linker leg; and an implant distinct from the stem part and comprising: an internal part located at least partially within the gap, and at least one fastener for fastening epiphyseal fragments of the fractured long bone to the stem part, said at least one fastener being secured to the internal part.

Abstract: The invention relates to packaging (E, E?) for a medical device (D, 100?), the packaging comprising: —a first container (300, 300?) receiving the medical device (D, 100?), —a second container (400, 400?) receiving the first container (300, 300?) and closed by a closure means (410, 4101), the packaging being characterised in that it comprises a frame (300, 600?) for supporting the medical device (D), the support frame (300, 600?) being preformed so as to have two walls which are arranged opposite each other and between which the medical device (D) is supported by means of at least one transversely arranged movable bearing stop (500, 61 T, 621?).

Abstract: A shoulder assembly is provided which includes a base member including a collar; a helical structure extending from the collar in a distal direction; and a first pathway projecting distally of the collar and through the helical structure adjacent to an inner periphery thereof, the first pathway being generally transverse to the helical structure and extending in a space between successive portions of the helical structure; and a locking device comprising a proximal support and a first arm projecting distally of the proximal support, the first arm configured to be disposed in the first pathway projecting distally of the collar when the proximal support is disposed adjacent to the collar; where the first arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the shoulder assembly is implanted.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a connecting rod between attachment elements secured to the spine of a patient, the method including:—planning the manufacturing of a first virtual rod based on the patient's anatomical data,—positioning and securing the attachment elements on the patient's body,—intraoperatively acquiring the position of the attachment elements for the purpose of creating a second virtual rod,—analyzing the first and second virtual rods for the purpose of creating a third virtual rod,—intraoperatively manufacturing a real rod from the third virtual rod by a bending device. Also disclosed are the device and the connecting rod allowing the method to be carried out.

Abstract: A prosthesis assembly is provided that includes a base member that has a helical structure and one or more pathways. The helical structure extends between a first end and a second end. The pathway is accessible from the second end and is directed toward the first end through the helical structure. The pathway is located inward of an outer periphery of the helical structure, e.g., adjacent to an inner periphery of the helical structure. The pathway extends in a space between successive portions of the helical structure. The prosthesis assembly includes a locking device that has a support member and an arm that projects away from the support member. The arm is configured to be disposed in the pathway when the support member is disposed adjacent to the second end of the base member. The arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the prosthesis assembly is implanted.

Abstract: This augment insert (200), comprises a coupling member (204) for securing the augment insert to a glenoid component (103) of a shoulder prosthesis (101), and a body (202), comprising a first side (206), configured to bear against a scapular side (107) of the glenoid component when the augment insert is secured to the glenoid component by means of the coupling member; and a second side, opposed to the first side and configured to bear against or be adjacent to a scapula of a patient. According to the invention, the body (202) comprises at least one breakable portion (230), extending from the first side (206) to the second side and configured to be broken off the body. The aperture (234) is provided for accommodating an engaging member (111) of the glenoid component (103), said engaging member protruding from a scapular surface (127) of the scapular side (107) of the glenoid component (103) and being configured for securing the shoulder prosthesis to the scapula.

Abstract: This set comprising: an anatomic articulating member, having a concave articulating surface intended to articulate with a complementary humeral implant and having an anatomic coupling feature, a reversed articulating member, having a convex articulating surface intended to articulate with a complementary humeral implant and having a reversed coupling feature that is shaped differently from the anatomic coupling feature, and an anchorage member intended to be anchored in a human glenoid, the anchorage member including a body which defines a proximodistal axis and has inner bore extending along the proximodistal axis, the body being provided within the inner bore with both an inner first feature that is designed to cooperate with the anatomic coupling feature when the anatomic coupling feature is introduced within the inner bore, so as to fixedly couple the anchorage member with the anatomic articulating member, and an inner second feature that is designed to cooperate with the reversed coupling feature when

Abstract: This surgical bone preparation instrument (1) comprises a main body (5) terminated by a contacting surface (50) adapted to abut on a bone (B), and a sliding body (7) equipped with a cutting element (3) and which is movable in translation with respect to the main body (5). The bone preparation instrument (1) includes a cutting depth control ring (11) that is adjustable by a single hand, which forms an abutment surface (110) against the movement of one of the main body (5) and the sliding body (7) when the sliding body (7) reaches an adjusted cutting depth (D) corresponding to an adjustment position of the control ring (11).

Abstract: This surgical bone preparation instrument (1) comprises a main body (5) terminated by a contacting surface (50) adapted to abut on a bone (B), and a sliding body (7) equipped with a cutting element (3) and which is movable in translation with respect to the main body (5). The bone preparation instrument (1) includes a cutting depth control ring (11) that is adjustable by a single hand, which forms an abutment surface (110) against the movement of one of the main body (5) and the sliding body (7) when the sliding body (7) reaches an adjusted cutting depth (D) corresponding to an adjustment position of the control ring (11).

Abstract: A prosthesis assembly is provided that includes a base member that has a helical structure and one or more pathways. The helical structure extends between a first end and a second end. The pathway is accessible from the second end and is directed toward the first end through the helical structure. The pathway is located inward of an outer periphery of the helical structure, e.g., adjacent to an inner periphery of the helical structure. The pathway extends in a space between successive portions of the helical structure. The prosthesis assembly includes a locking device that has a support member and an arm that projects away from the support member. The arm is configured to be disposed in the pathway when the support member is disposed adjacent to the second end of the base member. The arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the prosthesis assembly is implanted.

Abstract: A prosthesis assembly is provided that includes a base member (104) that has a helical structure (224) and one or more pathways. The helical structure extends between a first end and a second end. The pathway is accessible from the second end and is directed toward the first end through the helical structure. The pathway is located inward of an outer periphery of the helical structure, e.g., adjacent to an inner periphery of the helical structure. The pathway extends in a space between successive portions of the helical structure. The prosthesis assembly includes a locking device (108) that has a support member and an arm (110) I/O that projects away from the support member. The arm is configured to be disposed in the pathway when the support member is disposed adjacent to the second end of the base member. The arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the prosthesis assembly is implanted.

Abstract: An instrument used for the implantation of a glenoidal prosthetic component is disclosed. A relative position of a glenoidal prosthesis component and of a plate is adjustable around an implantation axis before fixing the assembly. The instrument comprises a tool for positioning the glenoidal prosthetic component and the plate relatively to each other angularly around the implantation axis. The instrument includes a tool that has a body, which, in use, extends transversely to the implantation axis and which is provided with localization elements for localizing an implantation angle centered on the implantation axis, so that the tool is able to intra-operatively protract the implantation angle with respect to the glenoid.

Abstract: The glenoid implant comprises a baseplate, an articular component which has a convex articular surface, and a platform which is provided both to be secured to the articular component by a first attachment and to be secured to the baseplate by a second attachment, the first attachment being independent from the second attachment and defining an assembly axis along which the platform and the articular component are assembled together. The first attachment comprises both a translational connection that is intraoperatively operable to prevent translation between the platform and the articular component along the assembly axis, and a rotational connection that is intraoperatively operable to prevent rotation between the platform and the articular component around the assembly axis, the translational connection and the rotational connection being distinct from each other.

Abstract: The invention concerns a prosthesis comprising: a stem part comprising: a rod, configured for being inserted into a medullary cavity of a diaphyseal fragment of a fractured long bone, for securing the stem part to the diaphyseal fragment, and an epiphyseal end, fixedly secured to the rod by means of at least one linker leg of the stem part, so that a gap is formed between the epiphyseal end and the rod along said at least one linker leg; and an implant distinct from the stem part and comprising: an internal part located at least partially within the gap, and at least one fastener for fastening epiphyseal fragments of the fractured long bone to the stem part, said at least one fastener being secured to the internal part.

Abstract: A surgical shoulder articulation replacement method is provided. The method can include providing a humeral implant having a hollow stem. The hollow stem can be provided with a sharp distal edge. The method can include impacting the humeral implant in a cancellous bone of a humeral head of a patient, with the sharp distal edge cutting the cancellous bone in the process.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a humeral implant is provided that includes a hollow stem and a mounting end. The hollow stem has a sharp distal edge. The mounting end has a mounting hole and a mounting channel disposed about the mounting hole. The mounting hole is configured to receive a tapered projection of an anatomic articular body. The mounting channel is configured to receive an annular projection of a reverse articular body.