WO1999022674A1 - Locking mechanism for acetabular cup - Google Patents

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WO1999022674A1
WO1999022674A1 PCT/US1998/022733 US9822733W WO9922674A1 WO 1999022674 A1 WO1999022674 A1 WO 1999022674A1 US 9822733 W US9822733 W US 9822733W WO 9922674 A1 WO9922674 A1 WO 9922674A1
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Jorge Lopez
Steve Van Der Meulen
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Sulzer Orthopedics Inc.
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Priority to JP52642399A priority patent/JP4057068B2/en
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Definitions

  • the present invention relates generally to implantable prostheses for replacing human skeletal joints, and relates more particularly to an acetabular component of an implantable orthopedic hip prosthesis.
  • Implantable orthopedic prostheses in one form, comprise man-made replacements for the ends and articulating surfaces of the bones of the skeleton. Such prostheses are implanted to repair or reconstruct all or part of an articulating skeletal joint that is functioning abnormally due to disease, trauma, or congenital defect.
  • the hip joint is often treated with such prostheses.
  • the hip joint is a major weight bearing joint and degenerates more quickly than some other joints in the event of abnormality. Also, the hip joint plays a critical role in ambulation and quality of life, resulting in great demand for surgical correction of abnormalities.
  • the human hip joint involves two bones: the femur and the pelvis, each having a smooth articulation surface arranged for articulation against an adjacent articulation surface of the other bone.
  • the femur includes at its proximal extremity a head having a convex, generally spherically contoured articulation surface.
  • the pelvis in pertinent part, includes an acetabulum having a concave, generally spherically contoured articulation surface. The mutually engaging articulation surfaces of the femur and the pelvis together form, functionally, a ball-and-socket joint.
  • One or both of the articulation surfaces of the hip joint may fail to perform properly, requiring the defective natural articulation surface to be replaced with a prosthetic articulation surface provided by an implantable prosthesis.
  • a range of types of orthopedic implants is available. The range extends from total hip prosthesis systems for replacing the articulation surfaces of both the femur and the pelvis, to less comprehensive systems for replacing only the femoral articulation surface.
  • Commonly employed orthopedic hip prostheses include components that fall within one of three principle categories: femoral stems, femoral heads and acetabular cups. A so-called "total" hip prosthesis includes components from each of these categories.
  • the femoral stem replaces the proximal end of the femur and includes a distal stem that is received within the medullary canal at the proximal end of the femur.
  • the femoral head replaces the natural head and articulating surface of the femur.
  • the acetabular cup replaces the natural socket and articulating surface of the acetabulum of the pelvis.
  • the stem and head are an integral, unitary component, but more often the stem and head are separate modular components designed to be assembled together to suit the anatomical needs of the patient.
  • the acetabular cup component of a total hip prosthesis is configured to be received and fixed within the acetabulum of a pelvis.
  • the pelvis is prepared to receive the acetabular cup by reaming a concavity in the acetabular bone.
  • the acetabular cup component typically has an outer surface conforming to the concavity reamed in the acetabular bone of the pelvis, and an inner bearing cavity for receiving the head of the femoral component.
  • the head articulates in the bearing cavity as a ball- and-socket joint to restore motion to a defective hip joint.
  • acetabular cup involves an acetabular shell made of a bio-compatible metal such as titanium or a titanium alloy, and a bearing insert made of a bio-compatible polymer such as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.
  • the acetabular shell is shaped generally as a hemispherical cup having a dome, or apex, at a proximal end and an annular rim at a distal end.
  • proximal and distal are terms of reference that indicate a particular portion of a prosthesis component according to the relative disposition of the portion when the component is implanted.
  • the acetabular shell comprises a shell wall defined by a generally convex proximal surface and a generally concave distal surface spaced from the proximal surface.
  • the concave distal surface defines a shell cavity having an opening at the rim of the cup for receiving the bearing insert.
  • the bearing insert has a generally convex proximal surface configured to be received and fixed within the acetabular shell in generally congruent engagement with the concave distal surface of the shell wall.
  • the bearing insert also has a bearing cavity that opens distally for receiving the head of the femoral component.
  • the bearing cavity is defined by a generally spherical concave bearing surface having a radius similar to that of the femoral head component.
  • the concave bearing surface articulates against the surface of the spherical femoral head component.
  • Acetabular shells of the type described can be affixed to the acetabular bone by bone screws or bone cement. If bone screws are elected, the screws are driven into the bone through the screw holes before the bearing insert is placed into the shell.
  • the shell also can be affixed by a combination of bone screws and bone cement.
  • the acetabular shell can be provided with more screw holes than typically would be used by the implanting physician. This provides a selection of sites for placement of the bone screws, as may be dictated by the condition of the patient's pelvic bone or by the physician's preference.
  • acetabular shells of the type described also include a dome hole at the apex.
  • a typical dome hole is coaxially aligned with the axis of symmetry of the acetabular shell and extends through the shell wall from the concave distal surface to the convex proximal surface of the acetabular shell.
  • the dome hole is internally threaded or otherwise configured for receiving an instrument for holding and positioning the acetabular shell during implantation.
  • many physicians use the dome hole to obtain visual or tactile access to the reamed acetabular bone during implantation of the acetabular shell. Such access allows the physician to confirm that the acetabular shell is fully seated in engagement with the reamed bony surface of the acetabulum.
  • the bearing insert is usually designed to be received within the acetabular shell and may include locking tabs or other means for fixing the bearing insert into the shell in nonarticulating relative relationship. Nevertheless, a small amount of unintended relative motion is believed to occur between the bearing insert and the acetabular shell in response to the varying load borne by the acetabular cup during use. Such small relative motion, or micro-motion, may result in wear at the interface between the bearing insert and acetabular shell that generates fine polyethylene or metal debris. According to some hypotheses, such debris can migrate out of the acetabular cup and contact bone, possibly resulting in osteolysis, which ultimately can lead to bone resorption and possible loosening of the acetabular prosthesis.
  • an implantable acetabular orthopedic prosthesis includes an acetabular shell, a polyethylene bearing insert, and means, solely comprising integral portions of the shell and the insert, for permitting the insert to be assembled to the shell and for retaining the insert within the shell after assembly.
  • the means resists push out of the bearing liner from the shell by an axially directed load of at least about 600 pounds.
  • FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an acetabular shell according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of a bearing insert useful in connection with the acetabular shell of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is an elevational view of the bearing insert of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the bearing insert of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the bearing insert of FIG. 2, taken in plane 5-5 of FIG. 2 and viewed in the direction of the arrows.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the bearing insert of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the bearing insert of FIG. 2 assembled to the acetabular shell of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a test arrangement for evaluating the strength of the assembly of FIG. 7.
  • FIG. 9 is an alternate schematic view of a test arrangement for evaluating the strength of the assembly of FIG. 7.
  • a preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in the form of an implantable orthopedic prosthesis, particularly an acetabular component of a total hip joint prosthesis.
  • the illustrated acetabular component is useful as part of that well known type of total hip joint prosthesis that includes an acetabular component comprising an acetabular shell and an associated bearing liner, and a femoral component comprising a femoral stem and an associated spherical head.
  • the spherical head fixed to the femoral stem, articulates in a ball- and-socket arrangement within the bearing liner, with the bearing liner being essentially fixed within the acetabular shell.
  • acetabular shell 10 is shown in cross-section in a plane along the axis of symmetry.
  • Acetabular shell 10 is shaped generally as a hemispherical cup having a shell wall 12 defined by a convex proximal surface 14 and a concave distal surface 16.
  • Acetabular shell 10 has a proximal dome region 18 at the apex of shell wall 12 and an annular rim 20 at the distal end of shell wall 12.
  • Concave distal surface 16 of shell wall 12 defines a shell cavity 22 having an opening 24 into and through which a bearing insert, described further below, can be received.
  • An annular lip 25 extends radially inwardly from concave distal surface 16 and, in cooperation with an annular protrusion on the bearing insert as described further below, provides a means for affixing the bearing insert against axial displacement from within shell cavity 22.
  • Such means also includes an annular flange, described further below, on the bearing insert having notches for receiving the legs 26 that extend axially from rim 20.
  • Convex proximal surface 14 is provided with a macro-texture comprising circumferential grooves 28 filled and covered with a porous coating 29 comprised of titanium powder sintered in place.
  • the porous coating 29 accepts the ingrowth or ongrowth of bone, and enhances adhesion of bone cement.
  • the porous coating 29, while preferred, is not necessary for the understanding or practice of the present invention.
  • acetabular shell 10 includes a dome hole 30 centered in dome region 18 at the apex of shell 10 in coaxial alignment with axis 27. Dome hole 30 is internally threaded to serve as an engagement interface for an instrument (not shown) for holding and positioning acetabular shell 10 during implantation.
  • an instrument (not shown) for holding and positioning acetabular shell 10 during implantation.
  • an instrument is used by the implanting physician to securely grasp the acetabular shell 10 and place it in the reamed acetabulum.
  • Such an instrument usually includes an elongate handle for controlling anteversion and adduction of the acetabular shell as it is implanted, and for transmitting axial driving forces to the shell.
  • Acetabular shell 10 can also be provided with a plurality of screw holes (not shown) through shell wall 12 between concave distal surface 16 and convex proximal surface 14.
  • a bone screw (not shown), having a head and a threaded shank, can be inserted through a screw hole from within the shell cavity 22 and screwed into the pelvic bone underlying the acetabulum to secure acetabular shell ( 10) in place.
  • the concave distal surface 16 of shell 10, as shown in Fig. 1, starting at the dome region 18 and proceeding toward the rim 20, includes a spherical wall portion 40 followed by a first right- cylindrical wall portion 42, and a next subsequent frusto-conical wall portion 44 that slopes distally and radially outwardly.
  • frusto-conical wall portion 44 is a second right-cylindrical wall portion 46.
  • a shoulder 48 extends radially inwardly, followed by a third right-cylindrical wall portion 50 that extends distally therefrom.
  • a second frusto-conical wall portion 52 slopes distally and radially outwardly from wall portion 50.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of bearing insert 60.
  • bearing insert 60 is designed to fit congruently against concave distal surface 16 of acetabular shell 10, in order to minimize the opportunity for bearing insert 60 to flex under load that otherwise would be made possible by a significant gap between bearing insert 60 and acetabular shell 10. Such flexing, were it to occur, could result in micro-motion of the bearing insert 60 relative to acetabular shell 10, causing the generation of polyethylene wear debris from friction between the bearing insert
  • bearing liner 60 is provided with an integral connection means proximate the rim thereof that engages the geometrical features of the acetabular shell 10 as described above.
  • the connection means while allowing ease of insertion as described further below, also results in a strong connection between bearing insert 60 and acetabular shell 10 that is highly resistant to dislocation, separation, or disengagement.
  • bearing insert includes 60 has a convex spherical wall portion 62 followed by a first right-cylindrical wall portion 64, and a next subsequent frusto-conical wall portion 66 that slopes distally and radially outwardly.
  • Next following frusto-conical wall portion 66 is a second right-cylindrical wall portion 68.
  • a second frusto-conical wall portion 70 slopes distally and radially inwardly from wall portion 68, followed by a third right-cylindrical wall portion 72 that extends distally therefrom.
  • annular rim 74 extends radially and includes a lip 76 that extends upwardly (proximally) and radially outwardly.
  • annular protrusion 78 that engages the annular goove 79 in shell 10, which is defined by frusto-conical wall surface 44, cylindrical wall surface 46, and shoulder 48 and is retained by the annular lip 25 of shell 10 proximally of annular lip 25.
  • annular protrusion 78 is not continuously annular, but rather is periodically relieved about its circumference by a plurality of notches 80. As preferred, about fifty percent of the circumference of annular protrusion 80 is relieved by notches 78, evenly spaced. As shown best in Figs.
  • annular rim 74 also is not continuously annular, but rather is periodically relieved about its circumference by a plurality of notches 82. As preferred, about twenty-five percent of the circumference of annular rim 74 is relieved by notches 82, evenly spaced.
  • bearing insert 60 is shown inserted within acetabular shell 10.
  • Frusto- conical wall portion 70 of the annular protrusion 78 of bearing insert 60 engages shoulder 48 of acetabular shell 10 to retain bearing insert 60 therein.
  • annular protrusion 78 deforms elastically, as permitted by the relieved areas 80, in order to proceed past annular lip 25 of shell 10.
  • annular protrusion 78 rebounds into the annular groove 79 defined in shell 10 by frusto-conical wall surface 44, cylindrical wall surface 46, and shoulder 48. Also, as bearing insert 60 is inserted into shell 10, lip 76 of annular rim 74 engages rim 20 of shell 10, and is elastically deformed distally, as permitted by relieved areas 82 and as shown best in Fig. 7. The deformed annular rim 74 maintains spring pressure against rim 20 via lip 76 to hold annular protrusion 78 tightly against shoulder 48 of shell 10.
  • a test arrangement is shown schematically, by which the resistance of bearing liner 60 against displacement from shell 10 is measured.
  • a push out test is illustrated, whereas in Fig. 9, a lever out test is shown.
  • the force required to dislodge bearing insert 60 from shell 10 either by an axial force 90 or a levered force 92 about a fulcrum 94 near the rim 20 of the shell, the strength of the connection between bearing insert 60 and shell 10 can be characterized.
  • the push out test was performed on a 28 mm polyethylene insert fully seated in a 53 mm shell.
  • the push out pin 96 was moved axially at a linear velocity of 0.2 inches per minute until failure of the insert to shell connection.
  • An axial load of about 750 lbs was required to dislodge the bearing insert 60.
  • the lever arm was moved about the fulcrum at an angular velocity of 1.3 radians per minute at a fulcrum located 2.2 inches from the bearing liner, until failure of the insert to shell connection.
  • a torque load of about 580 inch-pounds was required to dislodge the bearing insert.

Abstract

An implantable orthopedic prosthesis is provided that includes a shell (10) having a substantially concave inner surface (16) defining a cavity (22) and a substantially annular groove (79) formed therein. The prosthesis further includes a polymeric insert (60) that is positionable within the cavity (22) of the shell (10), and that has a substantially convex outer surface (62) and a circumferential protrusion (78) projecting therefrom. The protrusion (78) has a substantially trapezoidal cross section wherein at least one of the sides of the trapezoid is substantially parallel to the axis of symmetry of the insert (60). The cross section of the protrusion (78) is substantially congruent to the cross section of the groove (79) of the shell (10), and the inner surface (16) of the shell (10) is substantially congruent with a corresponding portion of the outer surface (62) of the insert (60) when the insert (60) is properly positioned within the cavity (22) of the shell (10).

Description

Description
Locking Mechanism for Acetabular Cup Technical Field The present invention relates generally to implantable prostheses for replacing human skeletal joints, and relates more particularly to an acetabular component of an implantable orthopedic hip prosthesis. Background Art
Implantable orthopedic prostheses, in one form, comprise man-made replacements for the ends and articulating surfaces of the bones of the skeleton. Such prostheses are implanted to repair or reconstruct all or part of an articulating skeletal joint that is functioning abnormally due to disease, trauma, or congenital defect. Among the various articulating skeletal joints of the human body that are eligible to be fitted with implantable orthopedic prostheses, the hip joint is often treated with such prostheses. The hip joint is a major weight bearing joint and degenerates more quickly than some other joints in the event of abnormality. Also, the hip joint plays a critical role in ambulation and quality of life, resulting in great demand for surgical correction of abnormalities.
The human hip joint involves two bones: the femur and the pelvis, each having a smooth articulation surface arranged for articulation against an adjacent articulation surface of the other bone. The femur includes at its proximal extremity a head having a convex, generally spherically contoured articulation surface. The pelvis, in pertinent part, includes an acetabulum having a concave, generally spherically contoured articulation surface. The mutually engaging articulation surfaces of the femur and the pelvis together form, functionally, a ball-and-socket joint.
One or both of the articulation surfaces of the hip joint may fail to perform properly, requiring the defective natural articulation surface to be replaced with a prosthetic articulation surface provided by an implantable prosthesis. To accommodate defects of varying scope, while permitting healthy portions of the hip joint to be conserved, a range of types of orthopedic implants is available. The range extends from total hip prosthesis systems for replacing the articulation surfaces of both the femur and the pelvis, to less comprehensive systems for replacing only the femoral articulation surface. Commonly employed orthopedic hip prostheses include components that fall within one of three principle categories: femoral stems, femoral heads and acetabular cups. A so-called "total" hip prosthesis includes components from each of these categories. The femoral stem replaces the proximal end of the femur and includes a distal stem that is received within the medullary canal at the proximal end of the femur. The femoral head replaces the natural head and articulating surface of the femur. The acetabular cup replaces the natural socket and articulating surface of the acetabulum of the pelvis. In some designs, the stem and head are an integral, unitary component, but more often the stem and head are separate modular components designed to be assembled together to suit the anatomical needs of the patient.
The acetabular cup component of a total hip prosthesis is configured to be received and fixed within the acetabulum of a pelvis. The pelvis is prepared to receive the acetabular cup by reaming a concavity in the acetabular bone. The acetabular cup component typically has an outer surface conforming to the concavity reamed in the acetabular bone of the pelvis, and an inner bearing cavity for receiving the head of the femoral component. The head articulates in the bearing cavity as a ball- and-socket joint to restore motion to a defective hip joint.
One known type of acetabular cup involves an acetabular shell made of a bio-compatible metal such as titanium or a titanium alloy, and a bearing insert made of a bio-compatible polymer such as ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The acetabular shell is shaped generally as a hemispherical cup having a dome, or apex, at a proximal end and an annular rim at a distal end. As used herein, the words proximal and distal are terms of reference that indicate a particular portion of a prosthesis component according to the relative disposition of the portion when the component is implanted. "Proximal" indicates that portion of a component nearest the torso, whereas "distal" indicates that portion of the component farthest from the torso. Between the dome and rim, the acetabular shell comprises a shell wall defined by a generally convex proximal surface and a generally concave distal surface spaced from the proximal surface. The concave distal surface defines a shell cavity having an opening at the rim of the cup for receiving the bearing insert. The bearing insert has a generally convex proximal surface configured to be received and fixed within the acetabular shell in generally congruent engagement with the concave distal surface of the shell wall. The bearing insert also has a bearing cavity that opens distally for receiving the head of the femoral component. The bearing cavity is defined by a generally spherical concave bearing surface having a radius similar to that of the femoral head component. The concave bearing surface articulates against the surface of the spherical femoral head component.
Acetabular shells of the type described can be affixed to the acetabular bone by bone screws or bone cement. If bone screws are elected, the screws are driven into the bone through the screw holes before the bearing insert is placed into the shell. The shell also can be affixed by a combination of bone screws and bone cement. The acetabular shell can be provided with more screw holes than typically would be used by the implanting physician. This provides a selection of sites for placement of the bone screws, as may be dictated by the condition of the patient's pelvic bone or by the physician's preference.
Commonly, acetabular shells of the type described also include a dome hole at the apex. A typical dome hole is coaxially aligned with the axis of symmetry of the acetabular shell and extends through the shell wall from the concave distal surface to the convex proximal surface of the acetabular shell. Often, the dome hole is internally threaded or otherwise configured for receiving an instrument for holding and positioning the acetabular shell during implantation. Also, many physicians use the dome hole to obtain visual or tactile access to the reamed acetabular bone during implantation of the acetabular shell. Such access allows the physician to confirm that the acetabular shell is fully seated in engagement with the reamed bony surface of the acetabulum. As with the screw holes, for reasons explained below, it is also desirable to provide means for occluding the dome hole.
The bearing insert is usually designed to be received within the acetabular shell and may include locking tabs or other means for fixing the bearing insert into the shell in nonarticulating relative relationship. Nevertheless, a small amount of unintended relative motion is believed to occur between the bearing insert and the acetabular shell in response to the varying load borne by the acetabular cup during use. Such small relative motion, or micro-motion, may result in wear at the interface between the bearing insert and acetabular shell that generates fine polyethylene or metal debris. According to some hypotheses, such debris can migrate out of the acetabular cup and contact bone, possibly resulting in osteolysis, which ultimately can lead to bone resorption and possible loosening of the acetabular prosthesis.
Disclosure of Invention
According to one aspect of the present invention, an implantable acetabular orthopedic prosthesis includes an acetabular shell, a polyethylene bearing insert, and means, solely comprising integral portions of the shell and the insert, for permitting the insert to be assembled to the shell and for retaining the insert within the shell after assembly. The means resists push out of the bearing liner from the shell by an axially directed load of at least about 600 pounds. Brief Description of Drawings
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an acetabular shell according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a top view of a bearing insert useful in connection with the acetabular shell of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is an elevational view of the bearing insert of FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the bearing insert of FIG. 2.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the bearing insert of FIG. 2, taken in plane 5-5 of FIG. 2 and viewed in the direction of the arrows. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the bearing insert of FIG. 2.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the bearing insert of FIG. 2 assembled to the acetabular shell of FIG. 1.
FIG. 8 is a schematic view of a test arrangement for evaluating the strength of the assembly of FIG. 7. FIG. 9 is an alternate schematic view of a test arrangement for evaluating the strength of the assembly of FIG. 7.
Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
Referring to the drawings, Figs. 1 - 9, a preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in the form of an implantable orthopedic prosthesis, particularly an acetabular component of a total hip joint prosthesis. The illustrated acetabular component is useful as part of that well known type of total hip joint prosthesis that includes an acetabular component comprising an acetabular shell and an associated bearing liner, and a femoral component comprising a femoral stem and an associated spherical head. The spherical head, fixed to the femoral stem, articulates in a ball- and-socket arrangement within the bearing liner, with the bearing liner being essentially fixed within the acetabular shell. The femoral stem and acetabular shell are fixed to bone of the proximal femur and pelvic acetabulum, respectively. Only the acetabular shell and bearing liner are described in detail herein, as the various types and configurations of femoral stems and heads are well understood in the art. The illustrated acetabular shell and bearing liner are particularly resistant to disconnection and displacement from each other when implanted. Referring to Fig. 1, an acetabular shell 10 is shown in cross-section in a plane along the axis of symmetry. Acetabular shell 10 is shaped generally as a hemispherical cup having a shell wall 12 defined by a convex proximal surface 14 and a concave distal surface 16. Acetabular shell 10 has a proximal dome region 18 at the apex of shell wall 12 and an annular rim 20 at the distal end of shell wall 12. Concave distal surface 16 of shell wall 12 defines a shell cavity 22 having an opening 24 into and through which a bearing insert, described further below, can be received. An annular lip 25 extends radially inwardly from concave distal surface 16 and, in cooperation with an annular protrusion on the bearing insert as described further below, provides a means for affixing the bearing insert against axial displacement from within shell cavity 22. Such means also includes an annular flange, described further below, on the bearing insert having notches for receiving the legs 26 that extend axially from rim 20. The interengagement of the legs 26 of shell 10 and the notches of the bearing insert flange affix the bearing insert against rotation within shell cavity 22 about the axis of symmetry 27 of acetabular shell 10 passing through the center of proximal dome region 18 at the apex of shell 10. Convex proximal surface 14 is provided with a macro-texture comprising circumferential grooves 28 filled and covered with a porous coating 29 comprised of titanium powder sintered in place. The porous coating 29 accepts the ingrowth or ongrowth of bone, and enhances adhesion of bone cement. The porous coating 29, while preferred, is not necessary for the understanding or practice of the present invention.
Referring again to Fig. 1 , acetabular shell 10 includes a dome hole 30 centered in dome region 18 at the apex of shell 10 in coaxial alignment with axis 27. Dome hole 30 is internally threaded to serve as an engagement interface for an instrument (not shown) for holding and positioning acetabular shell 10 during implantation. Typically, such an instrument is used by the implanting physician to securely grasp the acetabular shell 10 and place it in the reamed acetabulum. Such an instrument usually includes an elongate handle for controlling anteversion and adduction of the acetabular shell as it is implanted, and for transmitting axial driving forces to the shell. Acetabular shell 10 can also be provided with a plurality of screw holes (not shown) through shell wall 12 between concave distal surface 16 and convex proximal surface 14. A bone screw (not shown), having a head and a threaded shank, can be inserted through a screw hole from within the shell cavity 22 and screwed into the pelvic bone underlying the acetabulum to secure acetabular shell ( 10) in place.
The concave distal surface 16 of shell 10, as shown in Fig. 1, starting at the dome region 18 and proceeding toward the rim 20, includes a spherical wall portion 40 followed by a first right- cylindrical wall portion 42, and a next subsequent frusto-conical wall portion 44 that slopes distally and radially outwardly. Next following frusto-conical wall portion 44 is a second right-cylindrical wall portion 46. At the distal extent of right-cylindrical wall portion 46, a shoulder 48 extends radially inwardly, followed by a third right-cylindrical wall portion 50 that extends distally therefrom. Finally, a second frusto-conical wall portion 52 slopes distally and radially outwardly from wall portion 50.
Shoulder 48, right-cylindrical wall portion 50, and second frusto-conical wall portion 52 together define the annular lip 25 first mentioned above.
Referring to Fig. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, a polyethylene bearing insert 60, first mentioned above, is shown in detail. Figs. 2, 3 and 4 are top, side and bottom views, respectively of bearing insert 60, and Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the same. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of bearing insert 60. In general, bearing insert 60 is designed to fit congruently against concave distal surface 16 of acetabular shell 10, in order to minimize the opportunity for bearing insert 60 to flex under load that otherwise would be made possible by a significant gap between bearing insert 60 and acetabular shell 10. Such flexing, were it to occur, could result in micro-motion of the bearing insert 60 relative to acetabular shell 10, causing the generation of polyethylene wear debris from friction between the bearing insert
60 and the acetabular shell 10. By maintaining a high degree of congruence, the bearing insert 60 is fully supported and restrained against relative movement. To aid in maintaining congruent contact between bearing insert 60 and shell 10, bearing liner 60 is provided with an integral connection means proximate the rim thereof that engages the geometrical features of the acetabular shell 10 as described above. The connection means, while allowing ease of insertion as described further below, also results in a strong connection between bearing insert 60 and acetabular shell 10 that is highly resistant to dislocation, separation, or disengagement. Such strength of connection is highly advantageous after implantation of the acetabular component because the bearing insert is often subjected to forces by the head and femoral stem components that, under some circumstances, tend toward dislodging the bearing insert from the acetabular shell, which could result in failure of the implanted component. Again referring to Figs. 2 - 6, bearing insert includes 60 has a convex spherical wall portion 62 followed by a first right-cylindrical wall portion 64, and a next subsequent frusto-conical wall portion 66 that slopes distally and radially outwardly. Next following frusto-conical wall portion 66 is a second right-cylindrical wall portion 68. At the distal extent of right-cylindrical wall portion 68, a second frusto-conical wall portion 70 slopes distally and radially inwardly from wall portion 68, followed by a third right-cylindrical wall portion 72 that extends distally therefrom. At the distal extent of cylindrical wall portion 72, an annular rim 74 extends radially and includes a lip 76 that extends upwardly (proximally) and radially outwardly. Frusto-conical wall portion 66, cylindrical wall portion 68, and frusto-conical wall portion 70, together form an annular protrusion 78 that engages the annular goove 79 in shell 10, which is defined by frusto-conical wall surface 44, cylindrical wall surface 46, and shoulder 48 and is retained by the annular lip 25 of shell 10 proximally of annular lip 25. As shown best in Fig. 2, annular protrusion 78 is not continuously annular, but rather is periodically relieved about its circumference by a plurality of notches 80. As preferred, about fifty percent of the circumference of annular protrusion 80 is relieved by notches 78, evenly spaced. As shown best in Figs. 2 and 4, annular rim 74 also is not continuously annular, but rather is periodically relieved about its circumference by a plurality of notches 82. As preferred, about twenty-five percent of the circumference of annular rim 74 is relieved by notches 82, evenly spaced. Referring to Fig. 7, bearing insert 60 is shown inserted within acetabular shell 10. Frusto- conical wall portion 70 of the annular protrusion 78 of bearing insert 60 engages shoulder 48 of acetabular shell 10 to retain bearing insert 60 therein. As bearing insert 60 is inserted into acetabular shell 10, annular protrusion 78 deforms elastically, as permitted by the relieved areas 80, in order to proceed past annular lip 25 of shell 10. Once past, annular protrusion 78 rebounds into the annular groove 79 defined in shell 10 by frusto-conical wall surface 44, cylindrical wall surface 46, and shoulder 48. Also, as bearing insert 60 is inserted into shell 10, lip 76 of annular rim 74 engages rim 20 of shell 10, and is elastically deformed distally, as permitted by relieved areas 82 and as shown best in Fig. 7. The deformed annular rim 74 maintains spring pressure against rim 20 via lip 76 to hold annular protrusion 78 tightly against shoulder 48 of shell 10.
Referring to Figs. 8 and 9, a test arrangement is shown schematically, by which the resistance of bearing liner 60 against displacement from shell 10 is measured. In Fig. 8, a push out test is illustrated, whereas in Fig. 9, a lever out test is shown. By measuring the force required to dislodge bearing insert 60 from shell 10, either by an axial force 90 or a levered force 92 about a fulcrum 94 near the rim 20 of the shell, the strength of the connection between bearing insert 60 and shell 10 can be characterized.
As shown in Fig. 8, the push out test was performed on a 28 mm polyethylene insert fully seated in a 53 mm shell. The push out pin 96 was moved axially at a linear velocity of 0.2 inches per minute until failure of the insert to shell connection. An axial load of about 750 lbs was required to dislodge the bearing insert 60.
As shown in Fig. 9, the lever arm was moved about the fulcrum at an angular velocity of 1.3 radians per minute at a fulcrum located 2.2 inches from the bearing liner, until failure of the insert to shell connection. A torque load of about 580 inch-pounds was required to dislodge the bearing insert.

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WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1. An implantable acetabular orthopedic prosthesis having a shell (10) with a substantially concave inner surface (16) defining a cavity (22) with a substantially annular groove (79) formed therein, and having a polymeric insert (60) with a substantially convex outer surface (62) positionable within said cavity,
CHARACTERIZED BY: said insert having a protrusion (78) with a trapezoidal cross-section projecting outwardly from said outer surface (64) wherein at least one side (68) of said trapezoid is substantially parallel to an axis of symmetry of said insert, and said annular groove of said shell having a trapezoidal cross-section that is substantially congruent to said cross-section of said protrusion when said insert is positioned within said cavity of said shell.
2. An implantable acetabular orthopedic prosthesis according to claim 1 in which said trapezoidal cross-section of said protrusion has a second side (66) and a third side (70) that form an obtuse angle relative to said outer surface of said insert.
3. An implantable acetabular orthopedic prosthesis according to claim 2 in which said said obtuse angle is between 40 and 50 degrees.
4. An implantable acetabular orthopedic prosthesis according to claim 1 in which said insert further comprises a deformable substantially annular circumferential rim (74) at a distal end thereof, and said shell further comprises a substantially annular circumferential rim (20) at a distal end thereof, said annular rim of said insert engaging with and exerting a spring force against said annular rim of said shell when said insert is positioned within said cavity in said shell.
5. An implantable acetabular orthopedic prosthesis according to claim 4 in which said annular rim of said shell further comprises a plurality of legs (26) extending therefrom, and said annular rim of said insert includes a plurality of recesses (82), said legs engaging said recesses when said insert is positioned within said cavity in said shell.
6. An implantable acetabular orthopedic prosthesis according to claim 5 in which said recesses of said insert occupy about 25% of the circumference around said rim of said insert.
7. An implantable acetabular orthopedic prosthesis according to claim 1 in which said protrusion of said insert has a plurality of recesses (80) that are substantially equally spaced apart.
8. An implantable acetabular orthopedic prosthesis according to claim 7 in which said recesses of said insert occupy about 50% % of the circumference around said protrusion.
9. An implantable acetabular orthopedic prosthesis according to claim 1 in which said protrusion of said insert deforms when said insert is being inserted into said shell, and said protrusion returns to an undeformed state when said protrusion is positioned within said groove in said shell.
10. An implantable acetabular orthopedic prosthesis according to claim 1 in which said shell includes a lip (25) adjacent said groove, said lip engaging said protrusion to maintain said insert inside said cavity (22) of said shell.
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