Joint prosthesis and apparatus for preparing the bone prior to fitting of the prosthesis
CA 2136100 C · Owner: Albrektsson, Bjorn · Inventors: Carlsson, Lars; Rostlund, Tord; Wennberg, Stig
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The invention relates to a prosthesis for uni-condylar or bi-condylar replacement of a joint in a human body and in particular to the tibia side of a knee joint. By means of an elongate fixture, a prosthetic plate is secured in position in a pre-prepared tibia portion and is allowed to heal, without further surgery being required. The invention also relates to a device for preparing the knee joint for prosthetic reception.
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- Filed May 14, 1993 and granted November 26, 2002. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 14, 2013.
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