Modular knee prosthesis
US5152796A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A knee prothesis system which is composed of a femoral component and a series of bolts capable of being attached to the femoral component and extending through the femoral component at different angles. These angles correspond to different valgus angles. The system also includes stems of different lengths and diameters which can be attached to the bolts to provide a system with stems of different and diameter lengths set at different valgus angles.
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