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Systems and methods for providing an anterior flange for a femoral component

US8784497B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 14, 2013
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00353
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing deeper knee flexion capabilities. In some instances, such systems and methods include a modular patella-femoral component. This modular patella-femoral component can include several characteristics, including a modular anterior flange that has an anterior femoral articulation surface that is configured to articulate against a patella in a knee joint, a posterior surface that is configured to be attached to an anterior portion of a femur, and a distal end that is configured to couple to a proximal end of an anterior portion of a femoral prosthesis, which is configured to couple to a distal portion of the femur. Other implementations are also described.

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