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| 20090287309 | INTRA-ARTICULAR JOINT REPLACEMENT - A method for implanting an intra-articular shoulder prosthesis is provided. The method includes removing a proximal portion of a humerus. The proximal portion of the humerus preferably forms a resected portion. The resected portion has a convex outer surface and an inner surface. The method further includes engaging the convex outer surface of the resected portion with a cut surface of the proximal portion of the humerus. The cut surface of the proximal portion of the humerus and/or the inner surface of the resected portion are optionally processed to form a generally concave surface, such as by impacting. In one embodiment, the inner surface of the resected portion is impacted into engagement with the cut surface of the proximal portion of the humerus. The generally concave inner surface of the resected portion forms a concave articular surface to receive an interpositional implant. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100145347 | CENTERING JIG FOR RESURFACING THE HEAD OF THE FEMUR AND METHOD - A jig for resurfacing the head of a femur comprises a centering guide defining a centering axis. It further comprises: a support suitable for fitting on a head of the femur and defining an envelope surface forming a portion of a sphere, the centering guide being fastened to the support with the centering axis aligned on a diameter of the sphere; and at least one abutment arm for coming into abutment against a predefined portion of a neck of the femur, the abutment arm being connected to the support and having a distal end that bears against the corresponding predefined portion when the support is fitted on the head of the femur with the centering axis aligned on the central axis of the neck of the femur or with a small amount of valgus. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100185237 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING SUTURE THREADS - An embodiment of a device for fixation of a suture thread includes a fixation element with a base and a hole, the fixation element including a first surface for placement against the structure, and a second surface opposite the first surface. Such an embodiment may further include an anchoring element for anchoring within the structure, which includes a head and a stem, the stem configured for placement through the hole with the head facing the second surface, wherein the fixation element includes a locking element comprising an aperture configured to receive the suture thread, the aperture having an unlocked configuration permitting free passage of the suture and a locked configuration inhibiting suture movement, wherein the locking element is located at least partially between the head and the second surface, such that the head of the anchoring element compresses the locking element from the unlocked configuration into the locked configuration. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110054631 | CARTILAGE RESURFACING IMPLANT - The invention relates to a cartilage resurfacing implant for replacing all or some of the articular cartilage, characterised in that it is made of a biocompatible material ( | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110098822 | INTRA-ARTICULAR JOINT REPLACEMENT - A method of forming a shoulder prosthesis includes forming a concave articular surface into an end portion of a humerus, including compacting bone of the end portion to define the concave articular surface. An implant having a convex articular surface is secured to a glenoid. The concave articular surface of the humerus is articulated with the convex articular surface of the implant. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110119884 | DETERMINING IMPLANTATION CONFIGURATION FOR A PROSTHETIC COMPONENT OR APPLICATION OF A RESURFACING TOOL - Systems and methods for modifying a shoulder joint configuration exhibiting wear that take into account resultant of forces responsible for the wear of the glenoid surface from geometric characteristics of wear. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110125273 | GLENOID COMPONENT WITH OFFSET CENTER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A glenoid component having an offset center of articulation and associated systems and methods. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110130844 | PYROLYTIC CARBON IMPLANT WITH ADHESIVE POLYMER OR ELASTOMER LAYER - The invention relates to an articular resurfacing implant which is characterized in that it is composed of a sheet ( | 06-02-2011 |
| 20120116535 | TELESCOPIC PROSTHESIS - A modular prosthesis according to embodiments of the present invention includes a diaphyseal element adapted for implantation into a bone, a metaphyseal element with a mount adapted to receive a prosthetic articulating surface, a fluid reception chamber formed between the diaphyseal element and the metaphyseal element, the fluid reception chamber having proximal and distal ends and a side wall, one end being formed by the diaphyseal element and the other end being formed by the metaphyseal element, and an injection canal in fluid communication with the fluid reception chamber, wherein the fluid reception chamber is configured to receive fluid injected via the injection canal, such that a length of the modular prosthesis is adjustable in a longitudinal dimension based on a volume of fluid received by the fluid reception chamber. Progressive insertion of agglutinating fluid into the fluid reception chamber lengthens the prosthesis. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120191210 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTATION KIT FOR INSERTING AN ANKLE PROSTHESIS - A surgical instrument including at least one tibial phantom generally corresponding to at least certain features of the tibial implant. The tibial phantom includes a top surface adapted to move freely against the prepared bottom end of the tibia. At least one talus phantom generally corresponding to at least certain features of the talus implant is engaged with the prepared top surface of the talus. At least one phantom skid is located between the tibial phantom and the talus phantom. The phantom skid is engaged with the tibial phantom such that dynamic engagement between the phantom skid and the talus phantom through at least extension and flexion of the ankle joint positions the tibial phantom on the prepared bottom end of the tibia. The phantom skid can either be a part of the tibial phantom or a separate component. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120209390 | IMPLANT FOR BONE AND CARTILAGE RECONSTRUCTION - The aim of the invention is to restore the mobility of an articular end ( | 08-16-2012 |
| 20130144393 | SHOULDER PROSTHESIS GLENOID COMPONENT - This shoulder prosthesis glenoid component ( | 06-06-2013 |
| 20140058523 | INTRA-ARTICULAR JOINT REPLACEMENT - A method of forming a shoulder prosthesis includes resecting an end portion of a humerus to form a resected end of the humerus and a resected portion separated from the humerus, the resected portion having an outer convex surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the resected portion is processed to include a concave articular surface. The outer convex surface of the resected portion is implanted in the resected end of the humerus. An implant having a convex articular surface is secured to a glenoid. The concave articular surface of the resected portion is articulated with the convex articular surface of the implant. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140214170 | GLENOID COMPONENT WITH OFFSET CENTER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A glenoid component having an offset center of articulation and associated systems and methods. | 07-31-2014 |
