Posterior compensation tibial tray

Details Posterior compensation tibial tray Posterior compensation tibial tray

1997-06-06

2000-10-31

Millin, V.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 2028, 623 2031, A61F 238

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active

061395811

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for replacing at least a portion of a proximal tibia. The tibial tray apparatus includes a posterior compensation element configured for extension across a resected surface of the tibia and formed to include a proximal surface, a distal surface, and a side wall and a stem extending from and being unitary with the distal surface. The side wall of the posterior compensation element includes an anterior region with an anterior height and a posterior region with a posterior height, the posterior height being greater than the anterior height.

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