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Total knee endoprosthesis with fixed flexion-extension axis of rotation
Assignee: Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
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Filing: 1991-09-16
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Granted: 1992-07-28
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Expires: 2011-09-16
Abstract
Abstract The invention is a total knee endoprosthesis with a fixed flexion-extensionxis throughout all degrees of flexion and extension of the knee. The endoprosthesis has a femoral component with spaced apart medial and lateral condyle portions which slidably seat on a tibial implant portion. The fixed flexion-extension axis is directed inferiorly and posteriorly from the medial condyle portion to the lateral condyle portion and is offset from both the transverse and coronal planes equally by 3.0 to 3.8 degrees. A longitudinal axis through the tibia allows the tibia to rotate nonorthogonally and anteriorly of the flexion-extension axis. A patellar groove which is perpendicular to the flexion-extension axis. In the patellar groove slides an optional patellar component or the natural patella.
Inventors
- 👤 Anne Hollister
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:19
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/38; A61F2/3877
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
A total knee endoprosthesis having a fixed flexion-extension axis of rotation for implantation in a patient's body, comprising: a femoral implant component for connection to the distal end of the recipient's femur bone, said femoral implant component having a medial condyle portion and a lateral condyle portion, said medial condyle and lateral condyle portions being spaced apart at their posterior and distal portions and having a patellar groove located at least partially therebetween on an anterior position of said femoral implant component, said medial condyle portion being larger than said lateral condyle portion, said posterior and distal portions of said condyles being circular in cross-section through a sweep of over 120 degrees and having a non-moving center of rotation; and a tibial implant component for connection to the proximal end of the patient's tibia bone, said tibial implant component having a plateau surface facing said femoral implant component, said plateau surface having a medial and lateral concavity defined thereon, said medial concavity being larger than said lateral concavity, said two concavities being separated by a raised eminence which slides between said spaced apart medial and lateral condyle portions; wherein when said total knee endoprosthesis is implanted in the recipient's body, a fixed flexion-extension axis passes through the center of rotation of said medial and lateral condyle portions, said flexion-extension axis being oriented posteriorly and inferiorly from said medial condyle portion to said lateral condyle portion by 3.0 to 3.8 degrees from both the transverse and coronal planes, and whereby said patellar groove is perpendicular to said flexion-extension axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
A total knee endoprosthesis having a fixed flexion-extension axis of rotation for implantation in a patient's body, comprising: a femoral implant component for connection to the distal end of the recipient's femur bone, said femoral implant component having a medial condyle portion and a lateral condyle portion, said medial condyle and lateral condyle portions being spaced apart at their posterior and distal portions and having a patellar groove located at least partially therebetween on an anterior position of said femoral implant component, said medial condyle portion being larger than said lateral condyle portion, said posterior and distal portions of said condyles being circular in cross-section through a sweep of over 120 degrees and having a non-moving center of rotation; and a tibial implant component for connection to the proximal end of the patient's tibia bone, said tibial implant component having a plateau surface facing said femoral implant component, said plateau surface having a medial and lateral concavity defined thereon, said medial concavity being larger than said lateral concavity, said two concavities being separated by a raised eminence which slides between said spaced apart medial and lateral condyle portions; wherein when said total knee endoprosthesis is implanted in the recipient's body, a fixed flexion-extension axis passes through the center of rotation of said medial and lateral condyle portions, said flexion-extension axis being oriented posteriorly and inferiorly from said medial condyle portion to said lateral condyle portion by 3.0 to 3.8 degrees from both the transverse and coronal planes, and whereby said patellar groove is perpendicular to said flexion-extension axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 1, wherein said medial and lateral condyle portions have equal width.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 1, wherein said femoral component is fixed to the femur bone with a three to seven degree valgus offset of the distal most portion of the condyle to the intermedullary canal of the femur bone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 1, wherein said tibial plateau surface is sloped posteriorly by approximately four degrees.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 1, wherein said tibial implant component and its associated tibia bone can rotate in the range of 15 to 30 degrees relative to the femoral component along a longitudinal rotation axis which is nonorthogonal and anterior said fixed flexion-extension axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 1, wherein said medial and lateral condyle portions are circular in their posterior and distal portions through a sweep of approximately 135 degrees.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
89 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 1, wherein the flexion-extension axis passes through a point in the center of the medial condyle portion through the sagittal plane which is 35 percent of the distance from the posterior-most portion of said medial condyle portion to the anterior projection of the femoral shaft which fits tightly against a backside of the anterior-most portion of the femoral component, said flexion-extension axis being directed posteriorly and inferiorly therethrough to said lateral condyle portion equally by an angle ranging from 3.0 to 3.8 degrees.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 1, wherein the flexion-extension axis passes through the origins of medial and lateral collateral ligaments.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 1, wherein said flexion-extension axis passes through the center of said medial condyle portion at a point that is 35 percent ±5 percent of the distance from the posterior-most point of the medial condyle to the anterior projection of the femoral shaft and is on the posterior side of the femoral portion and is directed 3.0 to 3.8 degrees posteriorly and inferiorly from said medial condyle portion to said lateral condyle portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 1, wherein said tibial implant component has a keel under said plateau surface for fixation to the tibia bone.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 1, wherein said raised eminence on said tibial plateau is taller on its posterior side than its anterior side.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 1, further comprising a patellar component which slides in said patellar groove and which is affixed to the posterior surface of the anatomical patella.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 1, wherein said medial and lateral concavities in said tibial implant component are deepest midpoint between the front and rear of the tibial implant component.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
215 words
A total knee endoprosthesis, having a fixed and non-moving flexion-extension axis of rotation, for implantation in a patient's body, comprising: a femoral implant component for permanent affixation to the distal end of the patient's femur bone, said femoral implant component having spaced apart medial and lateral condyle portions, posterior and distal portions of said condyle portions being generally circular as viewed in a plane perpendicular to said flexion-extension axis and having non-moving centers of rotation in said generally circular posterior and distal condyle portions, said medial condyle portion being larger than said lateral condyle portion; and a tibial implant component for connection to the proximal end of the patient's tibia bone, said tibial implant component having a plateus surface facing said femoral implant component, said plateau surface having a medial and lateral concavity defined thereon, said two concavities being separated by a raised eminence, wherein when said total knee endoprosthesis is implanted in the recipient's body, said fixed flexion-extension axis passes through the non-moving centers of rotation of said generally circular posterior and distal condyle portions, said flexion-extension axis thus being oriented posteriorly and inferiorly commencing from said medial condyle portion and extending to said lateral condyle portion along a line that is approximately 3.0 to 3.8 degrees from both the transverse and coronal planes.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
215 words
A total knee endoprosthesis, having a fixed and non-moving flexion-extension axis of rotation, for implantation in a patient's body, comprising: a femoral implant component for permanent affixation to the distal end of the patient's femur bone, said femoral implant component having spaced apart medial and lateral condyle portions, posterior and distal portions of said condyle portions being generally circular as viewed in a plane perpendicular to said flexion-extension axis and having non-moving centers of rotation in said generally circular posterior and distal condyle portions, said medial condyle portion being larger than said lateral condyle portion; and a tibial implant component for connection to the proximal end of the patient's tibia bone, said tibial implant component having a plateus surface facing said femoral implant component, said plateau surface having a medial and lateral concavity defined thereon, said two concavities being separated by a raised eminence, wherein when said total knee endoprosthesis is implanted in the recipient's body, said fixed flexion-extension axis passes through the non-moving centers of rotation of said generally circular posterior and distal condyle portions, said flexion-extension axis thus being oriented posteriorly and inferiorly commencing from said medial condyle portion and extending to said lateral condyle portion along a line that is approximately 3.0 to 3.8 degrees from both the transverse and coronal planes.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
44 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 14, wherein said medial and lateral condyle portions have a patellar groove located therebetween on an anterior portion of said femoral implant component, and said medial concavity is larger than said lateral concavity on said tibial implant component.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 15, wherein said patellar groove is generally perpendicular to said flexion-extension axis.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 14, wherein said medial and lateral condyle portions have equal width as viewed in a coronal plane.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 14, wherein said medial and lateral condyle portions are generally circular in their posterior and distal portions through a sweep of approximately 135 degrees.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 14, wherein the flexion-extension axis passes through the origins of medial and lateral collateral ligaments.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
66 words
The total knee endoprosthesis of claim 14, wherein said flexion-extension axis passes through a point in the medial condyle portion which is on an imaginary line spanning the distance from the posterior-most point of the medial condyle portion to the anterior projection of the femoral shaft, said point lying 35 percent ±5 percent of said distance measured from said posterior-most point of the medial condyle portion.
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