Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Tibial augments for use with knee joint prostheses
- Patent Title (中): 胫骨增大用于膝关节假体
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Application No.: US12886297Application Date: 2010-09-20
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Publication No.: US08506645B2Publication Date: 2013-08-13
- Inventor: Jeff Blaylock , Michael Cook , Ron Donkers , Scott E. Dykema , David Jones , John E. Meyers , Stephen J. Vankoski , Arlen D. Hanssen , David G. Lewallen
- Applicant: Jeff Blaylock , Michael Cook , Ron Donkers , Scott E. Dykema , David Jones , John E. Meyers , Stephen J. Vankoski , Arlen D. Hanssen , David G. Lewallen
- Applicant Address: US IN Warsaw
- Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US IN Warsaw
- Agency: Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner P.A.
- Main IPC: A61F2/32
- IPC: A61F2/32

Abstract:
A tibial augment for use with a knee joint prosthesis, composed of annular members of different stock sizes, each size being configured to fit within a cavity formed in a human tibia. The augment may include a stepped distal surface. A provisional (temporary) tibial augment used to ensure a proper fit for the permanent augment is also provided. The provisional may include grooves configured to cooperate with a set of ribs on a tong-like holder used for removing the provisional from the cavity. A pusher for use implanting the tibial augment is also provided. In addition, a system for creating a cavity in a human tibia is also described. The system preferably includes a guide with a slot therein and a set of osteotomes that are inserted within different portions of the slot. Methods for using the tools and/or implanting the prosthetic devices discussed above are also described.
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