Implants, surgical methods, and instrumentation for use in femoroacetabular impingement surgeries
US8828009B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4631
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implants, surgical methods, and instrumentation for treating femoroacetabular impingement. In some embodiments, implants are provided or formed on the acetabulum to replicate the anatomy of the acetabulum (e.g., the acetabular rim and/or labrum, the bearing surface in the acetabulum, cartilage in the acetabulum, etc.). Also provided are embodiments of materials and instruments for use in installing and/or forming such implants on the acetabulum. Further provided are embodiments of guide jigs for use in preparing the acetabulum to receive such implants.
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