Patent Issued for Constrained shoulder and hip arthroplasty (USPTO 12004957).

4S Fx Solutions LLC has been issued a patent for a system that uses flexible bands to constrain shoulder and hip replacement components, reducing the risk of dislocation and instability. The system includes a scapular baseplate, a humeral baseplate, a glenosphere, and a retainer assembly with flexible bands and rings. The invention aims to provide a stable reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and prevent complications such as tuberosity nonunion and nerve damage. The patent was filed in July 2021 and published in June 2024. [Extracted from the article]