Systems and processes for determining proper superior-inferior joint line positioning
CA 2571322 C · Owner: Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Inventors: Carson, Christopher P.
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Systems and devices for determining a joint line position are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a femoral trial component device (10) comprises an anterior flange and at least one indicator (20) on the anterior flange of the femoral trial component to indicate a desired joint line position such as a patellofemoral contact point in extension.
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- Filed June 22, 2005 and granted February 26, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 22, 2025.
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