摘要:
A method of delivering a fusion cage to an intervertebral disc space bounded by adjacent vertebral endplates, comprising the step of delivering the fusion cage into the disc space without contacting its teeth to the vertebral endplates during delivery, wherein a sheath is interposed between a cage surface and the endplates to prevent contact therebetween during delivery.
摘要:
Disclosed is a system for replacing a portion of cartilage in an acetabulum. A prosthesis can be positioned within an acetabulum to form a portion of the articulation surface within the acetabulum and to articulate with a femoral bone. For example, an acetabular prosthesis can be implanted to articulate with the natural femoral head.
摘要:
A non-resorbable flexible prosthesis includes a composite made of an elastomeric matrix and a plurality of hydroxylapatite particles dispersed throughout the matrix. The hydroxylapatite particles form about 25%-70% by weight of the prosthesis. The matrix is cured to form a flexible prosthesis such that an applied force can distort the flexible prosthesis from its original shape and the flexible prosthesis will substantially return to its original shape when the applied force is removed.
摘要:
A protective device for a surgically implantable prosthesis having a pair of outwardly directed intramedullary stem portions, includes an elongated, one-piece sleeve defining a passage for receipt of one of said stem portions and insertable within one of the intramedullary canals of the bones adjacent the joint. The sleeve has an end portion extending from the canal and protecting the implant from lacerations or tearing by the edges of the bone.
摘要:
A method of delivering a fusion cage to an intervertebral disc space bounded by adjacent vertebral endplates, comprising the step of delivering the fusion cage into the disc space without contacting its teeth to the vertebral endplates during delivery, wherein a sheath is interposed between a cage surface and the endplates to prevent contact therebetween during delivery.
摘要:
A glenoid implant has an anatomically formed body including of metal and/or plastic materials. It further has a contact surface adapted to extend the surface of a glenoid and to bear a humerus. In the implant body, there is at least one hole with a screw head seating area for holding the head of a screw, which may be screwed into a glenoid for fixedly attaching the glenoid implant.
摘要:
A surgical process for resurfacing a head of a humerus has the steps of applying a jig over a surface of the head so as to define a separation line between the head and the humeral shaft, sawing along the separation line so as to separate the head and the humeral shaft so as to expose an end of the shaft, applying a resurface implant over an exterior surface of the head, and affixing the head having the resurface implant thereon onto the exposed end of the shaft. The head is shaped so as to smooth the exterior surface of the head prior to the step of applying the jig. A hole is formed through the head so as to extend into the shaft. A stem of the resurface implant extends through the hole in the head and into the hole in the shaft.
摘要:
Disclosed is a system for replacing a portion of cartilage in an acetabulum. A prosthesis can be positioned within an acetabulum to form a portion of the articulation surface within the acetabulum and to articulate with a femoral bone. For example, an acetabular prosthesis can be implanted to articulate with the natural femoral head.
摘要:
A prosthesis and method for a ball and socket joint. The prosthesis includes a first component including an anchoring shank and a metaphyseal portion. The metaphyseal portion includes a first articular surface configured to move in translation relative to the anchoring shank. An intermediate component includes a first articular surface configured to engage with the first articular surface on the metaphyseal portion, and a second articular surface configured to engage with the ball and socket joint.
摘要:
A prosthetic shield and its method of use are used to repair damaged joints and regenerate cartilage. The shield protects the articulating surfaces of the joint from compression and frictional stresses to protect the bone from further damage and allow cartilage to grow. The shield can be left in place or removed after the joint heals.