WRIST IMPLANTS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20080051909A1
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11843502

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An implant system and apparatus configured to permit motion of the wrist in at least one physiological direction, as well as in a dart thrower's motion, and constrain motion of the wrist in at least one non-physiological direction are provided. The implant according to one embodiment includes a distal component and proximal component. Each of the distal and proximal components includes a primary articulating portion and a secondary articulating portion. Primary and secondary articulating portions include at least one component having either a substantially convex or a substantially concave shape. The secondary articulating portion is configured to be radially and volarly disposed in relation to the primary articulating portion.

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RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL593 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE RI 02903

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Crisco, Joseph John III Barrington, RI 1 15
Wolfe, Scott W Greenwich, CT 4 37

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