Joint Device and Method

摘要

A mould adapted to be introduced into a joint of a human patient for resurfacing at least one carrying contacting surface of said joint is provided. The mould is adapted to receive material for resurfacing at least one carrying contacting surface of said joint. The mould is further adapted to be resorbed by the human body or melt after having served its purpose.;Further, a method of treating hip joint osteoarthritis in a human patient by providing an artificial hip joint surface using a mould is provided. The method comprises the steps of: said mould being placed inside of said hip joint, said mould being injected with a fluid adapted to harden, said fluid hardening inside of said hip joint, said mould being resorbed by the human body, and said hardened fluid serving as artificial hip joint surface

主权项

1. A mould adapted to be introduced into a joint of a human patient for resurfacing at least one carrying contacting surface of the joint, wherein said mould is adapted to receive material for resurfacing at least one carrying contacting surface of the joint, and wherein said mould comprises a mould material adapted to be affected by a fluid injected into said mould such that said mould melts or is resorbed by the human body after having served its purpose.