Tibial insert and associated surgical method

Details Tibial insert and associated surgical method Tibial insert and associated surgical method

2005-06-30

2009-08-11

Snow, Bruce E (Department: 3738)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S020300, C623S020340

Reexamination Certificate

active

07572293

ABSTRACT:
A tibial insert includes a platform defining an upper bearing surface and a bottom surface. A keel of the tibial insert is coupled to the bottom surface of the platform. A surgical method for knee anthroplasty is also disclosed.

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