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Total anatomical knee prosthesis

US4081866A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1977
Grant dateApr 4, 1978
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/38
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthetic knee joint comprising cooperating femoral and tibial components that allow controlled rotational movement during extension and flexion, simulating the anatomical movement characteristics of the natural knee joint.

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