Patent ID: 8382849
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A tibial implant comprising: a monolithic foam sleeve suitable for use in revision knee surgery, said sleeve composed of that comprises titanium or titanium alloy foam having a porosity of 50 to 85% and possesses a proximal surface, a distal end, an interior wall that defines an interior channel and extends from the proximal surface to the distal end; and a terraced outer surface that tapers such that said sleeve is widest at the proximal surface and most narrow at the distal end, a titanium insert that has a porosity of less than 10% and is positioned within said sleeve such that a portion of said insert is exposed within said outer surface, and a tray adapter that is affixed to the titanium insert, the tray adaptor having a channel extending therethrough.