Prosthetic joint for total knee replacement

Details Prosthetic joint for total knee replacement Prosthetic joint for total knee replacement

1976-01-26

1977-01-11

Frinks, Ronald L.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

3 1911, 128 92C, A61F 124

Patent

active

040018962

ABSTRACT:
The embodiment of the invention disclosed herein is directed to a joint prosthesis for total knee replacement. The joint prosthesis includes a first prosthetic member including a stem member adapted for insertion into a first skeleton element. A second prosthetic member includes a stem for insertion into a second skeleton element which is disposed adjacent to first skeleton element. The joint prosthesis is provided with a removable plateau member which forms a slide or rubbing surface for the prosthetic members. The removable plateau can be replaced when worn. Retaining screws are provided on opposite sides of the first prosthetic member to retain the ball within the socket therein.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3765033 (1973-10-01), Goldberg et al.
patent: 3818512 (1974-06-01), Shersher
patent: 3824630 (1974-07-01), Johnston

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Prosthetic joint for total knee replacement does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Prosthetic joint for total knee replacement, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Prosthetic joint for total knee replacement will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1737060