Ankle-joint endoprosthesis

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2005-02-08

2005-02-08

Manahan, Todd E. (Department: 3732)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reexamination Certificate

active

06852130

ABSTRACT:
An endoprosthesis for replacement of the ankle joint includes a component which is to be connected to the anklebone and which forms an upper slide surface a component which is to be connected to the tibia and which forms a lower slide surface, and a middle part. The middle part forms two slide surfaces which interact with slide surfaces on the tibial component and the anklebone component. In frontal section, the middle part is wedge-shaped with a wedge angle of between 1° and 12°.

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