Meniscus preserving implant method and apparatus
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1. An interpositional arthrosplasty implant adapted to be retained in position in apposition to a joint surface, at least in part, by surrounding healthy tissue.
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Abstract
The invention includes an interpositional arthrosplasty implant adapted to be retained in position in apposition to ajoint surface, at least in part, by surrounding healthy tissue. In some embodiments the implant comprises a knee implant. The implant can include one or more structural features adapted to be fixedly positioned within and/or in apposition to the natural meniscus.
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- 1. An interpositional arthrosplasty implant adapted to be retained in position in apposition to a joint surface, at least in part, by surrounding healthy tissue.
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11. A kit for a positional arthroplasty system, the kit comprising:
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a) an implant that provides a major surface adapted to be positioned against a femoral condyle and a second major surface adapted to be positioned against a tibial plateau, and b) one or more devices adapted to perform one or more steps selected from the group consisting of preparing the joint to receive an implant, determining an appropriate implant size for a particular joint, inserting the implant into the joint, and/or securing the implant to a desired extent. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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18. A kit comprising a tool useful for preparing a joint to receive an implant, an apparatus useful for determining an appropriate implant size for the joint, an apparatus useful for determining an appropriate implant thickness, and a tool useful for inserting the implant into the joint and/or securing the implant to a desired extent.
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