Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-06
2005-12-06
Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3732)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
Reexamination Certificate
active
06972039
ABSTRACT:
An articulating bearing knee including a guide post that in a first orientation allows substantially free varus and valgus distraction, but in another constrains the same. The guide post in includes a superior portion that engages a femoral component of a knee prosthesis in a rotated orientation. When the guide post engages the femoral component it may not distract as if it was not engaged. This allows for a control and constraint of such distraction when the knee is rotated and in a weaker position.
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Haines Kevin A.
Hartman William A.
Hoeppner Jacy C.
McKale James M.
Metzger Robert
Biomet Inc.
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Robert Eduardo C.
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