Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2009-08-11
2011-11-29
Stewart, Alvin J (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
Reexamination Certificate
active
08066776
ABSTRACT:
Prosthesis for implantation in the knee having a tibial component for attachment to the tibia. The tibial component has a first, upper surface and a second, lower surface opposite the first surface for attachment to the tibia. The first surface includes a lateral bearing region having a convex form and a medial bearing region having a flat form, arranged such that the respective angles of inclination in sagittal planes of the lateral and medial bearing regions of the component in situ when fitted to the tibia are different.
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Goodfellow John W.
Murray David
O'Connor John J.
BTG International Limited
Nixon & Vanderhye
Stewart Alvin J
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