Patello-femoral joint replacement device and method
US5571196A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00449
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic system comprising a patellar unit to replace the femoral surface of the patella with a convex prosthesis constructed from a low-friction material and an elongate femoral prosthesis for replacing the trochlear groove. The femoral prosthesis has a trough-like indentation on its upper surface to accommodate the patellar prosthesis and a lower surface with protruding vanes. The lower surface and the vanes are made of a biocompatible material that promotes bonding to living bone. The femoral prosthesis is inserted by first driving a guide rod into the distal end of the femur. Then a guide frame is inserted onto the rod to guide an instrument in the cutting of a groove in the trochlear portion of the femur. Then a second guide frame replaces the first guide frame acting as a template of cutting slots sized to receive the vanes of the prosthesis. Finally, the guide frame and rod are removed, and the prosthesis is pressed into the cut groove with the vanes occupying the slots. The prosthesis is fixed in place with an insertable peg. Over time the interaction of the bone with the vanes results in tight integration of the prosthesis so that it cannot not be loosened.
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