Tibial component with a reversible, adjustable stem
US6214052A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0015
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tibial prosthetic implant with a reversible offset stem includes a base and a boss extending from the base. A reversible keel member includes a first end attached to the boss and a second end including an offset stem receiver. A stem includes a stem attachment extending at an angle from a first end thereof and connected to the offset stem receiver such that attaching the angled end of the stem to the offset stem receiver when the keel is in a first position, offsets the stem in a first direction, whereas, attaching the angled end of the stem to the offset stem receiver when the keel is in a second position, reversed from the first position, offsets the stem in a second direction.
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