Inventors:
Robert Metzger - Walkarusa IN, US
William A. Hartman - Warsaw IN, US
James M. McKale - Syracuse IN, US
Jacy C. Hoeppner - Syracuse IN, US
Kevin A. Haines - Warsaw IN, US
International Classification:
A61F002/38
Abstract:
An articulating bearing knee including a guide post that in a first orientation allows substantially free varus and valgus distraction, but in another constrains the same. The guide post in includes a superior portion that engages a femoral component of a knee prosthesis in a rotated orientation. When the guide post engages the femoral component it may not distract as if it was not engaged. This allows for a control and constraint of such distraction when the knee is rotated and in a weaker position.