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System and Method for Joint Resurface Repair

  • US 20090192516A1
  • Filed: 03/31/2009
  • Published: 07/30/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/01/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A guide device for locating a working axis, said device comprising:

  • a body portion;

    a first contact portion having a first and a second contact surface spaced radially outwardly from said body portion; and

    a second contact portion having a third and a fourth contact surface spaced radially outwardly from and moveably disposed along a longitudinal axis of said body portion, wherein said contact surfaces of said first contact portion are configured to contact with an articular surface about a first and a second opposite side of a defect site on an articular surface generally only along a first curvature of said articular surface, and wherein said contact surfaces of said second contract portion are configured to contact with said articular surface about a third and a fourth opposite side of said defect site generally only along another curvature of said articular surface.

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