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Hinged joint system

US9381087B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2015
Grant dateJul 5, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2230/0013
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices for replacement of a joint with a prosthetic system that replicates the natural kinematics of the joint is disclosed. A prosthetic system according to one embodiment includes a tibial component having a tibial plateau and a tibial stem portion, the tibial plateau having a top side and a bottom side, a tibial insert, with a bearing surface, adapted to be positioned on the top side of the tibial plateau, a femoral component having a base portion and a central housing, the femoral component having an axis of extension-flexion rotation, the base portion having a pair of condyles, an a mechanical linkage component linking the tibial component with the femoral component and with the tibial insert in between the tibial component and the femoral component, so that there is a center of contact between the condyles and the bearing surface.

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