Methods and techniques for tibial implant placement
US10271954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3093
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, techniques and apparatuses are disclosed including exemplary methods of performing a knee arthroplasty of the tibia. One exemplary method can include determining at least a depth of a distal fixation feature of a tibial implant, and forming a metaphyseal recess in a proximal portion of the tibia. The recess can be configured to receive the distal fixation feature therein and can be sized to exceed at least the depth of the distal fixation feature such that when a distal surface of the tibial implant contacts a proximal surface of the proximal portion of the tibia and the distal fixation feature is received in the metaphyseal recess, a gap remains between the distal fixation feature and one or more surfaces that form a portion of the metaphyseal recess.
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