Joint endoprosthesis

Abstract

Abstract The joint implant is especially for a knee prostheses. It comprises a primary implant section (1) on a first bone end. There a secondary implant section (2) on a second bone end, and a linkage section swivel axis (3). The primary section has a housing (4) which can be anchored into the bone, and which contains a sliding member (11) which can move about a rotational axis (15). A second sliding member (12) is located in the first, protrudes from it, and can move laterally relative to it. The protruding section carries a joint surface (29), and the second sliding member (22) rests against an opposing surface. The second sliding member is preferably made of polyethylene.

Inventors

• 👤 Anton Dr. Wurzinger
• 👤 Franz Winter

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