Methods and devices for knee joint replacement with anterior cruciate ligament substitution
US9707085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30688
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices are provided for knee joint replacement with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) substitution. Generally, the methods and devices can allow a knee joint to be partially or totally replaced in conjunction with substitution of the knee joint's ACL. In one embodiment, a knee replacement prosthesis can include a medial or lateral femoral implant, a femoral intercondylar notch structure, a medial or lateral tibial insert, and an ACL-substitution member. The ACL-substitution member can be configured to engage with the femoral intercondylar notch structure during a full range of knee motion and/or during only early knee flexion.
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