Knee prosthesis

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1984-08-01

1987-06-16

Apley, Richard J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

B61F 238

Patent

active

046734082

ABSTRACT:
A knee prosthesis which comprises a femoral component and a tibial component, for use in a procedure involving removal of the cruciate ligaments, each component extending across the width of the joint, the femoral component presenting a pair of bearing convexities separated by a groove and curving posteriorly and upwardly for flexion, the tibial component comprising a coacting pair of bearing concavities separated by a dome, and presented as a bearing pad or pads supported on a base, the skeleto-prosthetic interface of each component presenting one or more keying element(s) adapted to penetrate the bone.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3685058 (1972-08-01), Tronzo

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