Knee prostheses including rotatable post
US11266508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30621
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A knee joint prosthesis for a tibia and femur can include a tibial component, a tibial bearing, and a post. The tibial bearing can include a first bearing portion, a second bearing portion, and an aperture. The first bearing portion can be positionable on a first side of the sagittal axis and can have a first shape. The second bearing portion can be positionable on a second side can have a second shape different than the first shape. The post, together with the first bearing portion and the second bearing portion, can be configured to promote the femur to pivot substantially about the first bearing portion.
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