Knee prosthesis with moveable post
US6986791B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00029
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A knee prosthetic for implantation includes a mobile rotatable posterior stabilized (PS) post. The mobile PS post may rotate or distract superiorly relative to a tibial component. The mobile PS post may rotate with the femur after implantation, at least for a selected distance. Various exterior shapes of the mobile PS post and/or a bore formed in the tibial component may be selected to limit the amount of rotation. Various materials may be chosen to form the mobile PS post depending upon desired qualities.
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