Hinge Knee Preparation Instrumentation And Associated Methods

Abstract: a hinge knee system includes a tibial assembly having a baseplate component and an axle component. the baseplate component has an opening that extends therein from a proximal end toward a distal end thereof. the axle component has a shaft portion receivable within the opening of the baseplate component and an axle connected to the shaft portion that extends in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the shaft portion. the system also includes a femoral assembly that includes a distal femoral component. the distal femoral component includes condylar portions and an intercondylar portion disposed between the condylar portions. the intercondylar portion includes a bearing surface that defines a recess configured to rotatably receive the axle for articulation therewith.

Inventors:

Carlos E. Collazo of Old Greenwich CT US

CPC Classification:

A61F2/3854: for elbows or knees

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