Methods and compositions for articular repair

摘要

Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for producing articular repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. In particular, methods for providing articular repair systems. Also provided are articular surface repair systems designed to replace a selected area cartilage, for example, and surgical tools for repairing articular surfaces.

主权项

1. A surgical instrument for the repair of a diseased articular joint surface of a joint, comprising:
an inner surface having a curvature or shape based on information from image data of the diseased articular joint surface; and a slit defining a cutting path through at least a portion of the joint when the inner surface is applied to the diseased articular joint surface.