Apparatus for use in grafting articular cartilage
OwnerLanny L. Johnsoninventor
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Abstract
A device is provided for retaining an articular cartilage graft within a cavity formed in cartilage. The device is a disk-shaped cap having a peripheral edge formed to be complementary with a wall of the cavity such that with the cap inserted into the cavity, it is secured in position in overlying relationship with the graft.
Claims5
A device for retaining an articular cartilage graft within a cavity formed in cartilage, said device comprising a disk-shaped cap having a peripheral edge formed to be complementary with a wall of the articular cartilage cavity, the cap being configured to be positioned within the cavity in overlying relationship with the graft and, is secured by the cavity wall to retain the graft in position for healing.
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