Hydrogel proximal interphalangeal implant

摘要

A prosthetic for use in an interphalangeal joint including a body portion and a weave portion. The body portion may be manufactured from a hydrogel material. The body portion includes an pair of stems and an intermediate section located in between the two stems. The intermediate section includes a recess allowing for flexing of the body portion.

主权项

1. A prosthetic used to replace a damaged joint comprising:
a hydrogel body portion comprising an intermediate portion and a pair of stems connected to said intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion includes a recess disposed approximately intermediate said stems; and an outer weave having an outwardly facing porous surface, said outer weave encasing said intermediate portion and said pair of stems of said body portion such that said outwardly facing porous surface of said outer weave covers an outer surface of said intermediate portion and an outer surface of said stems.