Method and device for inserting and positioning a prosthesis

Details Method and device for inserting and positioning a prosthesis Method and device for inserting and positioning a prosthesis

1997-08-19

1999-05-11

Yu, Mickey

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

606 88, 606 99, A61F2/38;2/46

Patent

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059023392

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a device and a method which allows a femoral sliding knee endoprosthesis to be inserted with the condylar slide surface parts correctly positioned in relation to each other. An insertion appliance comprising a locking mechanism locks the unconnected prosthesis parts in place until completion of the insertion procedure.

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Eftekhar II Knee Prosthesis, pp. 1-13.

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