Prosthetic implant and method of implantation
US9381085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3895
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic implant useful in a cementless application is disclosed. The implant may include a curved bone facing surface and one or more pegs or keels. Preferably, the implant is implanted on a bone surface that has been prepared so as to allow for a snap fit between the implant and the bone.
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