Orthopaedic knee prosthesis having increased axial-rotation

Details Orthopaedic knee prosthesis having increased axial-rotation Orthopaedic knee prosthesis having increased axial-rotation

2008-06-30

2011-12-13

Willse, David H (Department: 3774)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S020150, C623S020210, C623S020320, C623S020350

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075626

ABSTRACT:
An orthopaedic prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The tibial bearing and the femoral component are configured to promote outward axial rotation of the femoral component with respect to the tibial component during knee flexion.

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