Implantable patella component having a thickened superior edge

Details Implantable patella component having a thickened superior edge Implantable patella component having a thickened superior edge

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Willse, David H (Department: 3774)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S020200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07972383

ABSTRACT:
An orthopaedic implant includes a patella component having a posterior bearing surface configured to articulate with the femoral condyles of a femur, and an anterior surface having a number of pegs extending outwardly therefrom. The superior edge of the patella component is thickened relative to conventional dome-shaped patella components.

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Benjamin C. Bengs, MD, and Richard D. Scott, MD; The Effort of Patellar Thickness on Intraoperative Knee Flexion and Patellar Tracking in Total Knee Arthroplasty; Aug. 2006; vol. 21 No. 5; 6pgs.

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