PROSTHETIC DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

摘要

In one embodiment, the instant invention is a method that includes at least providing a prosthesis that includes at least an implant capable of deformation under pressure; inserting the implant in a void space in a joint; inflating the implant by adding a first amount of a filler to the implant, where the first amount of the filler is X; articulating the joint; releasing a second amount of the filler from the implant through a pressure regulating valve based on a predetermined pressure in the implant, where the second amount of the filler released from the implant is Y; and sealing the implant, where X is greater than Y.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
(a) providing a prosthesis comprising an implant capable of deformation under pressure; (b) inserting the implant in a void space in a joint; (c) inflating the implant by adding a first amount of a filler to the implant, wherein the first amount of the filler is X; (d) articulating the joint; (e) releasing a second amount of the filler from the implant, wherein the second amount of the filler released from the implant is Y; and (f) sealing the implant; wherein X is greater than Y.