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 plasticized 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. In a 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.
Claims4
A joint implant assembly, comprising:
- a first component having a supporting stem adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned end of a joint defining bone so as to expose a substrate portion of said first component, a cap attachment exhibiting a convex exterior surface engaging said substrate portion;
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- a second component having a supporting stem adapted to being mounted to a reconditioned end of the other joint defining bone so as to expose a second substrate portion of said second component, a second cap attachment exhibiting a concave exterior surface exhibiting said second substrate portion and against which is supported said first cap attachment in order to define a reconditioned artificial wear surface.
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