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Implants for altering wear patterns of articular surfaces

  • US 8,682,052 B2
  • Filed: 03/05/2009
  • Issued: 03/25/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for designing an orthopedic device that alters a wear pattern on an articular surface of a joint of a patient, comprising:

  • a) receiving image data associated with the joint of the patient;

    b) determining a wear pattern of an articular surface of the joint of the patient at least in part from the image data; and

    c) designing an orthopedic device based at least in part on the image data, wherein the orthopedic device is designed to alter the wear pattern of the articular surface to a revised wear pattern and configured to replace the articular surface of the joint of the patient.

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