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Tibial insert having a reinforced keel

US8163027B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21References

11Claims

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Assignee

DePuy Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

James M. Rhodes · Warsaw, US
Jordan S. Lee · Warsaw, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 22, 2006
Grant date	Apr 24, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 27, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/3895
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tibial insert includes a platform defining an upper bearing surface and a bottom surface. A keel of the tibial insert is coupled to the bottom surface of the platform and a rod of the tibial insert extends through a portion of the keel. A surgical method for knee arthroplasty is also disclosed.

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