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System and Method for Joint Restoration by Extracapsular Means

  • US 20080294269A1
  • Filed: 06/14/2006
  • Published: 11/27/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for effecting displacement of bone for restoration of a skeletal joint, the joint including a portion of the bone having an articular surface thereon and a mating member configured to cooperate with the articular surface of the bone, the articular surface being disposed at a first position relative to the mating member, the method comprising:

  • applying at least one loading condition to the bone at a position proximate the articular surface, thereby facilitating a structural change in the bone proximate the articular surface;

    monitoring the bone for structural changes; and

    removing application of the at least one loading condition when the bone has achieved a certain structural change, including a change in the position of the articular surface relative to the mating member.

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