Meniscus Prosthetic Devices with Anti-Migration Features
First Claim
1. A prosthetic device for replacing a damaged meniscus of a knee joint, the prosthetic device comprising:
- a central portion having an upper surface for engagement with a portion of a femur and an opposing lower surface for engagement with a portion of a tibia, the central portion formed of a resilient polyurethane;
an outer portion surrounding the central portion and having an increased thickness relative to the central portion, the outer portion comprising a first section having a generally semi-ellipsoidal profile similar to that of a natural meniscus and a second section extending between first and second ends of the first section, the second section sized and shaped to engage a femur notch to secure the meniscus prosthetic device within the knee joint without penetrating bone, the outer portion formed of the resilient polyurethane embedded with reinforcing fibers such that the outer portion has an increased radial stiffness relative to the central portion.
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Abstract
A prosthetic device for use as an artificial meniscus is disclosed. The prosthetic device restores shock absorption, stability, and function to the knee joint after removal of the damaged natural meniscus. In some embodiments, the prosthetic device includes an anti-migration feature. The anti-migration feature is a bridge for engagement with a femur notch in some instances. Generally, the anti-migration feature allows the artificial meniscus to be implanted into the patient'"'"'s knee and maintain its position within the knee without penetrating the adjacent bone. The bridge is reinforced with fibers in some instances.
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20 Claims
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1. A prosthetic device for replacing a damaged meniscus of a knee joint, the prosthetic device comprising:
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a central portion having an upper surface for engagement with a portion of a femur and an opposing lower surface for engagement with a portion of a tibia, the central portion formed of a resilient polyurethane; an outer portion surrounding the central portion and having an increased thickness relative to the central portion, the outer portion comprising a first section having a generally semi-ellipsoidal profile similar to that of a natural meniscus and a second section extending between first and second ends of the first section, the second section sized and shaped to engage a femur notch to secure the meniscus prosthetic device within the knee joint without penetrating bone, the outer portion formed of the resilient polyurethane embedded with reinforcing fibers such that the outer portion has an increased radial stiffness relative to the central portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A meniscus prosthetic device, comprising:
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a central portion having an upper surface for engagement with a portion of a femur and an opposing lower surface for engagement with a portion of a tibia; an outer portion surrounding the central portion and having an increased thickness relative to the central portion, the outer portion comprising a first section having a generally semi-ellipsoidal profile similar to that of a natural meniscus and a second section extending between first and second ends of the first section, the second section sized and shaped to engage a femur notch to secure the meniscus prosthetic device within a knee joint without penetrating bone, the second section having an upper-inner surface tapering into the upper surface of the central portion, the upper-inner surface defined by a varying radius of curvature along a length of the second section. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A meniscus implant for secured positioning within a knee joint without requiring the penetration of bone, the implant comprising:
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a central portion having an upper surface for intermittent engagement with a portion of a femur and an opposing lower surface for intermittent engagement with a portion of a tibia; and an outer portion surrounding the central portion for continuous engagement with the femur and the tibia, the outer portion having an increased thickness relative to the central portion, the outer portion comprising a first section having a generally semi-ellipsoidal profile similar to that of a natural meniscus and a second section extending between first and second ends of the first section, the second section having a first region adjacent the first end of the first section, a second region adjacent the second end of the first section, and third region between the first and second regions, the first region of the second section having a height between about 4 mm and about 15 mm, a first radius of curvature along the length of the second section between about 5 mm and about 70 mm, and a second radius of curvature perpendicular to the length of the second section between about 10 mm and about 100 mm; the second region of the second section having a height between about 4 mm and about 15 mm, a third radius of curvature along the length of the second section between about 5 mm and about 50 mm, and a fourth radius of curvature perpendicular to the length of the second section between about 5 mm and about 70 mm; the third region of the second section having a height between about 4 mm and about 15 mm and a first radius of curvature along the length of the second section between about 10 mm and about 30 mm.
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