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Fixed-bearing knee prosthesis

US8470047B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 2007
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2220/0025
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fixed-bearing prosthesis includes a femoral component having a medial condyle surface and a lateral condyle surface. The knee prosthesis also includes a bearing having a medial bearing surface configured to articulate with the medial condyle surface of the femoral component, and a lateral bearing surface configured to articulate with the lateral condyle surface of the femoral component. A tibial tray is secured to the bearing. The tibial tray has a platform with an elongated stem extending downwardly from a lower surface thereof. A peripheral rail extends along at least an anterior section of the perimeter of the tray's platform. The peripheral rail extends upwardly from an upper surface of the platform. A retaining rail extends upwardly from the upper surface of the platform and posteriorly away from the peripheral rail.

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