Prosthetic joint
CA 1290899 C · Owner: Noiles, Douglas G. · Inventors: Noiles, Douglas G.; Forte, Mark R.
Overview
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A prosthetic knee joint is provided having an extended position, an intermediate position and a, flexed position. The motion of the joint includes a minor segment from the extended position to the intermediate position, and a major segment from the intermediate position to the flexed position. The center of pressure between the femoral component and the tibial component moves rearward on the tibia during the minor segment. During the major segment the joint flexes about an axis of rotation with the bearing surfaces on the femoral and tibial components being in congruent engagement. The distal surface of the femoral component includes two rails for engagement with a patellar prosthesis. The …
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- Granted October 22, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 22, 2008.
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