Knee distraction device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4501266
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06472160

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A knee distraction device is provided for facilitating knee arthroplasty. An adjustable force calibration mechanism is disposed in the device to accommodate controlled selection of the ligament-tensioning force to be applied at respective opposite sides of the knee. In preferred embodiments, the tensioning force is provided by a screw-threaded connection with a calibrated compression spring interposed between the tensioning members. According to another preferred embodiment, fluid pressure is applied by means of a calibrated pressure valve to apply the ligament-tensioning force.

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ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY INC150 NORTH WACKER DRIVE SUITE 100 CHICAGO IL 60606

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McDaniel, John Warsaw, IN 10 961

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