Recessed patellar prosthesis

Details Recessed patellar prosthesis Recessed patellar prosthesis

1990-10-18

1993-03-30

Green, Randall L.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

A61F 238

Patent

active

051979861

ABSTRACT:
A patellar prosthesis for use in combination with a prepared patella is provided having a dome, a body portion and a post with longitudinal grooves.

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