Sperical subtalar implant
US9220602B2 · kind B2 · utility
4Cited by
4References
14Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One embodiment of the invention includes a sinus tarsi implant with a proximal portion that includes a spherical portion. The spherical portion may include apertures for tissue in-growth. The implant design limits patient discomfort due to pressure points. Other embodiments are disclosed.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.