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Dual-tray teletibial implant

  • US 20030069644A1
  • Filed: 10/05/2001
  • Published: 04/10/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/05/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A tibial implant for measuring forces between a femur having first and second condylar surfaces and a tibia when a joint is articulated, the implant comprising:

  • a medial tibial insert engaging the first condylar surface;

    a lateral tibial insert engaging the second condylar surface;

    a transducer including;

    a medial plate coupled to the medial tibial insert and receiving forces from the medial tibial insert;

    a lateral plate coupled to the lateral tibial insert and receiving forces from the lateral tibial insert; and

    a bottom plate supporting the medial and lateral plates and having a plurality of spaced apart flexures deflectable for forces exerted on the medial and lateral plates, the flexures including separate flexures for each of the medial and lateral plates and a common flexure for both the medial and lateral plates.

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