Methods for augmenting a tibial component of a knee joint prosthesis

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PATENT NO 9907664
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14936929

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A tibial augment for use with a knee joint prosthesis, composed of annular members of different stock sizes, each size being configured to fit within a cavity formed in a human tibia. The augment may include a stepped distal surface. A provisional (temporary) tibial augment used to ensure a proper fit for the permanent augment is also provided. The provisional may include grooves configured to cooperate with a set of ribs on a tong-like holder used for removing the provisional from the cavity. A pusher for use implanting the tibial augment is also provided. In addition, a system for creating a cavity in a human tibia is also described. The system preferably includes a guide with a slot therein and a set of osteotomes that are inserted within different portions of the slot.

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ZIMMER INCWARSAW IN 46580

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Blaylock, Jeff Fort Wayne, US 42 1711
Cook, Michael Claypool, US 120 3620
Donkers, Ron Warsaw, US 16 1610
Dykema, Scott Warsaw, US 18 971
Hanssen, Arlen D Rochester, US 25 2035
Jones, David Elkhart, US 320 5692
Lewallen, David Rochester, US 19 757
Meyers, John E Columbia City, US 40 3208
Vankoski, Stephen J Fort Wayne, US 18 1015

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