| abstract |
An intracorporeal portion 12 of a percutaneous device for a joint disarticulation prosthesis or joint replacement prosthesis is disclosed. The intracorporeal portion 12 comprises an extracorporeal portion 16 or means for rigidly coupling directly to an extracorporeal portion 16, where the extracorporeal portion 16 is located exterior to the skin 14. The intracorporeal portion 12 further comprises an articulating component 20 for articulating with an articulating surface 22, the articulating component 20 being intracorporeal when installed in a subject. The articulation component 20 may comprise a ball or socket component or a hinge joint. The intracorporeal portion 12 may be used in a shoulder, hip 11, knee, ankle or elbow joint, for example. The articulating surface 22 may be natural or prosthetic, such as that of an endoprosthesis. Also disclosed is a percutaneous device for a shoulder or hip disarticulation prosthesis and a kit including this prosthesis. Other intracorporeal components are also disclosed. |