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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 1977
Filed:
Jan. 26, 1976
Robert Arkangel, Warsaw, IN (US);
Zimmer, U.S.A. Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Abstract
The embodiment of the invention disclosed herein is directed to a joint prosthesis for total knee replacement. The joint prosthesis includes a first prosthetic member including a stem member adapted for insertion into a first skeleton element. A second prosthetic member includes a stem for insertion into a second skeleton element which is disposed adjacent to first skeleton element. The joint prosthesis is provided with a removable plateau member which forms a slide or rubbing surface for the prosthetic members. The removable plateau can be replaced when worn. Retaining screws are provided on opposite sides of the first prosthetic member to retain the ball within the socket therein.