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Femoral component for a knee prosthesis with bone compacting ridge

US9060868B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2012
Grant dateJun 23, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/3863
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component which exhibits enhanced articular features, minimizes removal of healthy bone stock from the distal femur, and minimizes the impact of the prosthesis on adjacent soft tissues of the knee.

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