Patent ID: 8002841
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A joint prosthesis, comprising: a first joint component having a first locking feature and a recess; a second joint component; and a meniscus insert disposed between the first joint component and the second joint component and sized and shaped to be received within the recess of the first joint component, the meniscus insert having a second locking feature configured to engage the first locking feature such that the first joint component and the meniscus insert are prevented from disengaging one another while also permitting the meniscus insert to rotate with respect to the first locking feature within the recess of the first joint component wherein the joint prosthesis is structured to replace an ankle joint, the first joint component being configured to engage a tibia and the second joint component being configured to engage a talus.