Reduced pressure augmentation of microfracture procedures for cartilage repair
US10052132B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for applying a treatment to a defect in one bone of two bones forming a joint that comprises a bladder for delivering a reduced pressure to the defect and for providing a positive pressure as bracing between the two bones of the joint is disclosed. A method for applying such treatment is also disclosed. A bladder for applying such treatment that comprises a reduced-pressure chamber and a bracing chamber is also disclosed.
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