AN IMPLANT AND A METHOD FOR PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF JOINT SURFACES
摘要
An orthopedic implant for the partial replacement of joint surfaces. In one exemplary embodiment, the orthopedic implant includes an articular portion having a concave articular surface and a base body. The orthopedic implant may be sized to replace a small portion of the patient's natural acetabulum. In this manner, the orthopedic implant allows for the repair and/or replacement of a small portion of the articular cartilage of the acetabulum. In one exemplary embodiment, a plurality of different sized orthopedic implants may be connected together to replace a larger portion articular cartilage.
申请公布号
WO2008090468(A3)
申请公布日期
2008.10.30
申请号
WO2008IB00575
申请日期
2008.01.22
申请人
ZIMMER, GMBH;HOWALD, RALPH;FROHLICH, MARKUS;BRUDERER, CHRISTIAN
发明人
HOWALD, RALPH;FROHLICH, MARKUS;BRUDERER, CHRISTIAN