Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly (10, 100, 200, 300, 350) for use with multiple bearing liners (32, 110, 212, 310, 354) is disclosed. The acetabular cup assembly includes a shell (12) having a tapered inner wall (28) and two circumferential grooves (24, 26). The shell (12) may be used with polyethylene, ceramic, metal, and other types of liners.

Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly (10, 100, 200, 300, 350) for use with multiple bearing liners (32, 110, 212, 310, 354) is disclosed. The acetabular cup assembly includes a shell (12) having a tapered inner wall (28) and two circumferential grooves (24, 26). The shell (12) may be used with polyethylene, ceramic, metal, and other types of liners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to universal liner assemblies for use during hip joint replacement surgeries. The universal liners allow the surgeon a greater degree of selection of liners and shells, without being tied to typical liner/shell connections based on material connection constraints.

Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly (10, 100, 200, 300, 350) for use with multiple bearing liners (32, 110, 212, 310, 354) is disclosed. The acetabular cup assembly includes a shell (12) having a tapered inner wall (28) and two circumferential grooves (24, 26). The shell (12) may be used with polyethylene, ceramic, metal, and other types of liners.

Abstract: An acetabular cup and sheath assembly comprises a sheath and an acetabular cup. The sheath is configured to receive the acetabular cup within the sheath. The sheath and acetabular cup together are configured to pass through a surgical wound toward an implantation site. The sheath further comprises a penetration structure for passing the acetabular cup through the sheath when the acetabular cup is proximately close to an implantation site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to universal liner assemblies for use during hip joint replacement surgeries, kits providing a plurality of universal liners, and methods of manufacturing and implanting the universal liners. The universal liners allow the surgeon a greater degree of selection of liners and shells, without being tied to typical liner/shell connections based on material connection constraints.

Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly (10, 100, 200, 300, 350) for use with multiple bearing liners (32, 110, 212, 310, 354) is disclosed. The acetabular cup assembly includes a shell (12) having a tapered inner wall (28) and two circumferential grooves (24, 26). The shell (12) may be used with polyethylene, ceramic, metal, and other types of liners.

Abstract: A device, for example a medical implant, and a method of making the same, the device having a metal or metal alloy substrate, for example CoCr, and a diffusion hardened metallic surface, for example a plasma carburized surface, contacting a non-diffusion hardened surface or a diffusion hardened surface having a diffusion hardening species different from that of the opposing surface.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable used in conjunction with an orthopedic implant device, a bone, and/or bone implant or structure. Systems and methods provide a clamping body, a clamping mechanism, and a force application member that cooperate to allow tensioning and re-tensioning of a surgical cable.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable used in conjunction with an orthopedic implant device, a bone, and/or bone implant or structure. At least one apparatus and system in accordance with various embodiments of the invention include a clamping body adapted to positioning within a patient's body; and a clamping mechanism adapted to securing an orthopedic cable to the clamping body, creating a first tension in the orthopedic cable, releasing the tension in the orthopedic cable, and re-securing the orthopedic cable relative to the clamping body to secure another tension in the orthopedic cable. A sequence for a method in accordance with various embodiments the invention includes providing a surgical cable clamp and an orthopedic surgical cable. Next, mounting a portion of the surgical cable to the surgical cable clamp.

Abstract: Shrouds for use with an implant in order to allow a surgeon to determine when the implant has been inserted into the femoral canal (or other bone as applicable) a proper distance during implantation. Such a shroud is useful to ensure that the patient's limb after prosthesis implantation is the correct length. The shrouds described have a distal surface which, when properly positioned relative to the implant, indicate proper insertion distance, such as by abutting a portion of the femur upon reaching correct insertion distance. The shrouds may contain a cavity which receives all or part of the neck or taper of the implant in order to position the distal surface correctly. The shrouds described can also help determine correct version of the implant, retain cement in the bone canal or cavity during implantation, pressurize the cement, and protect surfaces of the implant during the implantation.

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for prosthetic implants having openings that receive insertion members for securing the implants in place. The implants have at least one opening with a tapered section. The insertion members have a head that is spherical, near spherical, toroidal, elliptical, global, or otherwise slightly curved or rounded portion at the outer edge, and are adapted to cooperate with the at least one opening to form a liquid-tight seal.