prosthesis, knee, femorotibial, unicompartmental, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
Definition
This type of device is designed to allow for motion between the plastic tibial bearing and metal tibial baseplate components of a unicompartmental knee prosthesis. It is intended to replace part of a knee joint in order to relieve pain and restore knee function, for indications such as osteoarthritis and avascular necrosis.