Method and instrumentation for osteochondral repair using preformed implants
First Claim
1. A method of osteochondral repair, comprising the steps of:
- creating a recipient socket in bone;
selecting an implant from a plurality of preformed implants, each implant having an articular surface formed on at least one end; and
inserting the implant into the recipient socket.
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Abstract
Osteochondral repair of damaged articular joint surfaces is achieved using implants in the form of cylindrical osteochondral plugs. The plugs have an articular surface formed on at least one end. If articular surfaces are provided on both ends of the implant, the articular surfaces have differently curved surfaces. The defective cartilage is removed to create a recipient socket for the implant. An implant sized to fit the recipient socket is chosen from a plurality of implants provided to the surgeon. The implants are preferably formed of a hydrogel material such as Salubria™, although metal or allograft implants can also be used.
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14 Claims
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1. A method of osteochondral repair, comprising the steps of:
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creating a recipient socket in bone;
selecting an implant from a plurality of preformed implants, each implant having an articular surface formed on at least one end; and
inserting the implant into the recipient socket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An osteochondral implant comprising a cylindrical plug having opposing ends, each end being provided with an articular surface, each articular surface having a different contour from the other.
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8. A set of osteochondral implants comprising a plurality of cylindrically shaped plugs, each plug having opposing ends provided with an articular surface, each articular surface having a different contour from the other.
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9. A set of osteochondral implants comprising at least two synthetic hydrogel implants, each implant having a different diameter.
- 10. A method of manufacturing an osteochondral implant comprising the steps of forming a cylindrical plug and establishing an articular surface on at least one end of the cylindrical plug.
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