Tibial bearing component for a knee prosthesis with improved articular characteristics
US9295558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2034 |
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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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