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System and method for joint resurface repair

  • US 7,604,641 B2
  • Filed: 04/18/2006
  • Issued: 10/20/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/01/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An implant system, comprising:

  • a cannulated post comprising a threaded portion configured to engage bone beneath a patient'"'"'s articular surface;

    an implant having a perimeter defining an outer bound of a continuous load bearing surface that substantially matches at least one curvature of said patient'"'"'s articular surface;

    a fixation element configured to couple said post to said implant, wherein said fixation element is further configured to permit said implant to rotate with respect to said post; and

    a guide pin configured to engage said bone and provide an axis in said bone, wherein at least a portion of said guide pin is configured to be received only in said cannulated post of said implant.

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