Artifical implant component and method for securing same
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Jan 2, 1996
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Mar 2, 1994
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Jan 31, 1992
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An artificial patella component operable to articulate with the femoral component of a knee prosthesis as well as being securely fixed to the natural patella. The artificial patella component including a dome-shaped portion having a spherical articular surface which is able to articulate with the femoral component of a knee joint prosthesis as well as an undersurface which is able to securely engage the natural patella. The artificial patella component further includes a tapered portion which is connected to the undersurface of the dome-shaped portion. The tapered portion of the artificial patella component includes at least two flexible lobes which are able to securely engage a cavity formed in the natural patella.
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