Subchondral treatment of joint pain

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8951261
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12950355

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The embodiments provide devices and methods that both strengthen the bone and stimulate the bone. Bone fractures or non-unions are stabilized, integrated or healed, which results in reduction of a bone defect, such as a bone marrow lesion or edema. In addition, the distribution of forces in a joint are restored or altered to relieve pain. In general, a joint is evaluated by taking an image of the joint and one or more subchondral defects are detected. At least one of the subchondral defects may be diagnosed as the source of pain and an extent of treatment for the subchondral defect is determined. The disclosed devices and techniques are particularly suited for treating chronic defects or injuries, where the patient's natural healing response has not resolved the defect. The present disclosure also provides several exemplary treatment modalities for the different extents of treatment needed.

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  • ZIMMER KNEE CREATIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bagga, Charanpreet S Basking Ridge, US 83 4850
Cohen, Steven B Media, US 30 680
Erbe, Erik M Rancho Santa Fe, US 56 3928
Leinberry, Charles F Chester Springs, US 43 977
Sharkey, Peter F Villanova, US 58 1367

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