Ankle prosthesis

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1976-04-14

1977-05-10

Frinks, Ronald L.

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128 92C, A61F 124

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040218643

ABSTRACT:
A partial prosthesis for a human ankle joint has a metal tibial member with a flat triangular stem, which is implanted in the tibia. The base of the tibial member has a hollow toroidal section in its bottom. The talar member has an upper toroidal section which is engaged by that in the tibial member to provide articulation in the lateral/medial plane and in the anterior/posterior plane with inherent torsional stability.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3839742 (1974-10-01), Link
patent: 3872519 (1975-03-01), Giannestras et al.
patent: 3889300 (1975-06-01), Smith
patent: 3975778 (1976-08-01), Newton

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