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System and method for joint resurfacing and repair

  • US 9,468,448 B2
  • Filed: 06/28/2013
  • Issued: 10/18/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/03/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implant resection system for preparing an implant site to replace a defect in an articular surface of a first bone, said implant resection system comprising:

  • a first guide configured to be coupled to a first bone, said first guide comprising;

    a body portion having at least one channel defined on a portion thereof, said channel configured to extend generally perpendicular to a portion of said first bone proximate to said defect;

    an arm extending outwardly from a distal face of said body portion of said first guide; and

    a spoon disposed about a distal end of said arm, said spoon configured to be disposed between said articular surface of said first bone and an articular surface of a second cooperating bone;

    at least one pin configured to be received and retained within said channel, said pin having a distal end configured to pierce said first bone and to extend and form a longitudinally disposed bore within said first bone; and

    an implant comprising;

    a load bearing surface having a contour substantially corresponding to a contour of said articular surface corresponding to said implant site; and

    a bone facing surface having a contour substantially corresponding to a contour of said implant site formed in said first bone.

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