COMPLIANT ANTI-RESORPTION IMPLANT
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1. An orthopedic implant comprising:
- a shell region having an outer articulation surface; and
an intermediate region having a bone interface, said intermediate region having different mechanical properties than the shell region.
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Abstract
Systems, devices, and methods are described for providing orthopedic implants that reduces the negative effects of stress shielding on surrounding bone structure. The orthopedic implants are comprised of two portions, a shell portion that forms an articulation interfaces and an intermediate portion that forms a bone interface. The shell portion is designed to reduce absorption of Carticulation forces and evenly distribute incident forces to the intermediate portion. The intermediate portion is designed to form a strong interface with native bone and transmit forces from the shell into the bone.
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23 Claims
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1. An orthopedic implant comprising:
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a shell region having an outer articulation surface; and an intermediate region having a bone interface, said intermediate region having different mechanical properties than the shell region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of manufacturing an orthopedic implant, comprising:
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forming a shell region of the orthopedic implant; and forming an intermediate region of the orthopedic implant, wherein the intermediate region has different mechanical properties than the shell region. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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