Knee arthroplasty prosthesis method
US8092545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0084
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A knee arthroplasty prosthesis includes a femoral component having multiple pieces with engagement means provided for engaging various pieces of the femoral component to one another following their insertion in the incised area of the femur. A tibial component includes multiple pieces designed for assembly following positioning in the incision. The tibial component includes a Morse taper cavity on one piece of the tibial component and a Morse taper extension on another member of the component for receipt therein.
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