Patent ID: 6797006
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
The femoral component of a unicondylar endoprosthetic knee which lacks an anterior flange, wherein said femoral component is attached to the distal femur during a partial knee arthroplasty, the femoral component comprising:a convex arcuated articulating surface having a desired shape suitable for unicondylar femoral component; a bone contacting surface disposed opposite the articulating surface, wherein the contacting surface comprises a post extending from the bone contacting surface; and a flange disposed on an interior end of the femoral component, said post being inclined toward said flange such that an angle of about 5 degrees is formed between the flange and the post; wherein interference between said flange, said post and the femur generates a clamping force securing the femoral component to the distal femur.