Tibial prosthesis component and total prosthesis devices employing such components.

摘要

A tibial prosthesis component to replace a tibial condylar surface of a natural knee joint, said component comprising a main portion adapted for connection to the tibia and a bearing portion made from a plastics material the upper surface of which is adapted to co-operate with a femoral condylar surface of the natural joint or a prosthetic component replacing it, said bearing portion being deformable to provide a releasable snap fit connection to said main portion.