System and method for ankle arthroplasty
US9204971B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00365
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A monolithic interpositional arthroplasty implant for use in repairing gyngylmus joints such as the joints of the ankle. The implant is a monolithic tibiotalar implant having a first major surface shaped to be positioned against a tibia. The tibia is allowed to articulate across the first major surface. A second major surface is shaped to be positioned against the talus.
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