Subchondral bone defect treatment

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described for treating a subchondral bone defect within a bone of a subject that is adjacent to a joint. A hole is created within the bone extending from a first cortex of the bone to a second cortex of the bone. An implantable device is inserted into the hole such that the implantable device extends from the first cortex of the bone through the subchondral defect and to the second cortex of the bone, the implantable device having a flexural modulus of more than 10 GPa and being resorbable. The implantable device is left deployed within the bone, such that the implantable device becomes resorbed into the bone. Other applications are also described.

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