Joint prosthesis and apparatus for preparing the bone prior to f

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1997-02-25

2000-08-15

Milano, Michael J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

A61F 238

Patent

active

061029548

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a prosthesis for uni-condylar or bi-condylar replacement of a joint in a human body and in particular to the tibia side of a knee joint. By means of an elongate fixture, a prosthetic plate is secured in position in a pre-prepared tibia portion and is allowed to heal, without further surgery being required. The invention also relates to a device for preparing the knee joint for prosthetic reception.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4919671 (1990-04-01), Karpf
patent: 5047058 (1991-09-01), Roberts
patent: 5092895 (1992-03-01), Albrektsson

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