| abstract |
The present invention relates to an implant ( 1 ) for the correction of gleno-humeral instability, in particular for the correction of a glenoid defect (Dg) of the glenoid (G) of a patient, said implant ( 1 ) having a substantially “J” shape with a wedge portion ( 2 ) substantially transversal to a substantially flat portion ( 3 ), said wedge portion ( 2 ) being suitable for being inserted in the bone channel (Cg) obtained in the glenoid (G) of a patient, said substantially flat portion ( 3 ) being suitable, when said implant ( 1 ) is in use, for being placed at the site of the glenoid defect (Dg) in contact with the external bone portion of the glenoid (G) of a patient, said implant ( 1 ) being characterized in that it comprises a first element ( 4 ) made of organic material corresponding at least to the flat portion ( 3 ) of the implant ( 1 ), and a second element ( 5 ) made of rigid biocompatible material corresponding to at least the wedge portion ( 2 ) of the implant ( 1 ) and coupled to said first element ( 4 ). |