Semi-restraining knee prosthesis
US4215439A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 1978 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/3886
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surface replacement knee joint prosthesis is provided which restrains axial and lateral rotation of the knee joint when the leg is fully extended, and superior-inferior dislocation at all times. The prosthesis has femoral and tibial members articulated by spaced spheroidal load-sharing condylar surfaces with substantially matching radii of curvature. The femoral member defines a tapering channel positioned between the spaced condylar surfaces. A stem having a truncated head projects superiorly from the tibial member and progressively engages the tapering channel during extension, for restraining the rotation and dislocation of the knee joint when the leg is fully extended. When the leg is in flexion, the clearance between the stem and the diverging arms which define the channel allows axial and lateral rotation as in a natural knee joint.
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