Porous unicondylar knee
US6797006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00544
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A unicondylar femoral component for use in a partial knee arthroplasty. A femoral component of the present invention comprises a post and a flange having a pre-determined angle there between whereby a clamping force is placed on a patient's distal femur to hold the implant in place. The implant further comprises a porous layer on its bone contacting surface. In an alternative embodiment the femoral component is attached to the distal femur at least two threaded fasteners.
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