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Tibial bearing component for a knee prosthesis with improved articular characteristics

US9072607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2012
Grant dateJul 7, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/30616
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing component with articular features which operate to protect adjacent soft tissues of the natural knee, promote and/or accommodate desired articulation with an abutting femoral component, and facilitate expedient and effective implantation by a surgeon.

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