Artificial wear resistant plug for mounting to existing joint bone
AssigneeLinares Medical Devices, LLC
InventorMiguel A. Linares
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Abstract
An artificial and wear-resistant plug mounted to an existing bone associated with a joint structure and which includes a three dimensional and composite platicized material. An end surface of an existing bone is reconditioned in preparation for engagement of the plug thereto and in order to define a reconditioned artificial wear surface. Ina preferred application, a pair end mounted plugs are arranged in opposing fashion between first and second bones and respectively define a male receiving end and a female socket. A lubricant retaining and cartilage defining exterior layer is applied to one or both of opposing surfaces of the plugs.
Claims20
An artificial and wear-resistant plug mounted to an existing bone associated with a joint structure, comprising:
- a three dimensional and composite plasticized material;
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- an end surface of the bone being prepared for engagement of said plug thereupon and in order to define a reconditioned artificial wear surface.
A joint assembly, comprising:
- a male composite implant adapted to be secured to a preconditioned end of a first bone and exhibiting a first joint defining surface;
- a female composite implant adapted to be secured to a preconditioned end of a second bone and exhibiting a second joint defining surface;
- a first stem securing to a rear side of the male implant and anchoring within an interior of the first bone;
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- a second stem securing to a rear side of the female implant and anchoring within an interior of the second bone.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.