Knee position indicator

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1995-05-17

1996-11-05

Shay, Randy C.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

A61F 238

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055711979

ABSTRACT:
A tibial knee component includes reference marks to which a surgeon can reference the location of the point of contact between the tibial component and a femoral knee component. In one embodiment of the invention, the femoral component also includes reference marks to aid the surgeon in determining the contact point and to aid in orienting the knee in specific predetermined degrees of flexion.

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Tekscan, Inc. --Product Description --Copyright 1989.

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