Tibial component
US8066776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30935
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Prosthesis for implantation in the knee having a tibial component for attachment to the tibia. The tibial component has a first, upper surface and a second, lower surface opposite the first surface for attachment to the tibia. The first surface includes a lateral bearing region having a convex form and a medial bearing region having a flat form, arranged such that the respective angles of inclination in sagittal planes of the lateral and medial bearing regions of the component in situ when fitted to the tibia are different.
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