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Systems and methods for compartmental replacement in a knee

US8535383B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims

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Assignee

DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Luke J. Aram · Warsaw, US
Dan Auger · Fort Wayne, US
Adam Hayden · Fort Wayne, US
Jordan S. Lee · Warsaw, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 30, 2005
Grant date	Sep 17, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 20, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2220/0041
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A kit for a prosthesis system includes a plurality of first components, each of the plurality of first components for replacing one of a plurality of first surface portions of a bone, a second component for replacing a second surface portion of the bone and a resilient connector for connecting at least one of the plurality of first components to the second component. In accordance with one method, components from a prosthesis system kit used to replace adjacent portions of a bone surface are assembled ex vivo.

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