Prosthesis for tibial component of knee joint

Details Prosthesis for tibial component of knee joint Prosthesis for tibial component of knee joint

1987-08-10

1988-07-26

Apley, Richard J.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

A61F 238

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047597674

ABSTRACT:
A prosthesis for replacing the proximal end of a tibia, installable without bone cement which includes a tibial plateau portion adapted to receive an articulation insert. Integral with the underside of the plateau is an intermedullary fixation stem to which is attached a medial-lateral fin. Attached to each end of the fin is a transverse fin which provides a dual "T" configuration, which provides superior anchoring of the prosthesis.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3728742 (1973-04-01), Averill et al.
patent: 3869730 (1975-03-01), Skobel
patent: 4016606 (1977-04-01), Murray et al.
Zimmer "Here's a Good Skate" J of Bone & Joint Surgery, vol. 53-A, No. 5, Jul. 1971.

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