METHOD AND DEVICE FOR AMELIORATING JOINT CONDITIONS AND DISEASES

摘要

A device for ameliorating joint conditions and diseases comprising a) a first section comprising a joint-ward end, an opposing mating end, and a lateral wall, a peripheral column partially forming the lateral wall of the first section, a central column, and three or more than three struts extending between and connecting the peripheral column and the central column, and each strut thereby supporting the central column, the joint-ward end further comprising a plurality of fenestrations formed by a confluence of the peripheral column, the central column and two adjacent struts of the three or more than three struts, and first section further comprising a central aperture within and formed by the central column, and configured to mate with a driver, b) a second section comprising a mating end, an opposing leading end, and a lateral wall, the lateral wall of the second section comprising threads.

主权项

1. A device for ameliorating joint conditions and diseases, the device comprising:
a) a first section comprising a joint-ward end, an opposing mating end, and a lateral wall extending between the joint-ward end and the mating end; where the first section further comprises a peripheral column partially forming the lateral wall of the first section, a central column, and three or more than three struts, each strut extending between and connecting the peripheral column and the central column, and each strut thereby supporting the central column; where the joint-ward end further comprises a plurality of fenestrations, where each fenestration is formed by a confluence of the peripheral column, the central column and two adjacent struts of the three or more than three struts; and where the first section further comprises a central aperture within and formed by the central column, and configured to mate with an introducer; and b) a second section comprising a mating end, an opposing leading end, and a lateral wall extending between the mating end and the leading end; where the lateral wall of the second section comprises threads; where the device comprises an axial length of between 5 mm and 30 mm; where the first section further comprises a diameter of between 5 mm and 30 mm; where the leading end comprises a scalloped edge and bevels; and where the lateral wall of the second section further comprises a plurality of fenestrations between the threads.