Methods and instruments for subchondral treatment of osteoarthritis in a small joint

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9168100
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13649415

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Devices, instruments and associated methods for the subchondral treatment of osteoarthritis in small joints are provided. In addition, a method for treating joint pain in small joints is provided. These small joints may be ankle, elbow or wrist joints. The methods may target one of many different access points having trajectories with a common focal point at or near the small joint. The instruments may limit access to areas within or near the small joint by providing predefined entry paths that avoid damage to surrounding tissues.

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  • ZIMMER KNEE CREATIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carroll, Jamie A Drexel Hill, US 6 69
Hanson, Shaun B West Chester, US 30 1229
Laporta, Guido Dalton, US 4 46
Mandeen, Christopher D West Chester, US 21 548

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