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Anatomically neutral joint

US5824095A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 1997
Grant dateOct 20, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0036
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A joint prosthesis is disclosed with stems affixed to the flexing main body at a natural, angle; with positive flexion and extension stops; and with stress-relieving radii at intersections between the stems and the main body.

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