Femoral component for a knee prosthesis with bone compacting ridge
US9060868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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