Method and system for toe arthroplasty
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1. A system for the creation or modification of an othropedic joint within a mammalian body, the system comprising a polymeric implant that provides a major surface adapted to be positioned against a metatarsal bone and an end adapted to be retained within a phalange.
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Abstract
A system for the creation or modification of an orthopedic joint within a mammalian body is disclosed. The system includes an implant (122, 132, 232, 332, 432) that provides a major surface adapted to be positioned against a metatarsal bone and an end (136, 236, 336, 436) adapted to be retained within a phalange.
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- 1. A system for the creation or modification of an othropedic joint within a mammalian body, the system comprising a polymeric implant that provides a major surface adapted to be positioned against a metatarsal bone and an end adapted to be retained within a phalange.
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12. A kit for a positional arthroplasty system, the kit comprising:
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a) an implant that provides a major surface adapted to be positioned against a metatarsal bone and an end adapted to be retained within a phalange, and b) one or more devices adapted to perform one or more steps selected from the group consisting of preparing the joint to receive an implant, determining an appropriate implant size for a particular joint, inserting the implant into the joint, and/or securing the implant to a desired extent. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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21. A kit comprising a tool useful for preparing a joint to receive an implant, an apparatus useful for determining an appropriate implant size for the joint, an apparatus useful for determining an appropriate implant thickness, and a tool useful for inserting the implant into the joint and/or securing the implant to a desired extent.
- 22. A device for implantation into a toe joint space within the body of a mammal, the device comprising a composite or monolith structure fabricated from a biocompatible, biodurable material that is adapted to be inserted into the joint compartment.
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