System and method for joint resurface repair

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9357989
APP PUB NO 20120004663A1
SERIAL NO

12979992

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A generic bone implant, or set of standardized implants, is created based on using a guide device to develop an axis normal to an articular surface of bone and collecting only one or two data points. A generic cutting tool is used to cut the bone to a point where a generic implant can be used. Several improved tools relating to the procedure for using such an implant, as well as methods for using implants consistent with the invention are further described, including: single-axis and biaxial drill guide tools and methods, generic single-axis implant methods and devices, generic biaxial implant methods and devices, tools and methods for holding or delivering an implant, removal or revision tools and methods, digital measuring systems and methods, and set of measuring gauges for determining the appropriate implant dimensions.

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ARTHROSURFACE INCORPORATED28 FORGE PARKWAY FRANKLIN MA 02038

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ek, Steven W Bolton, US 131 14015
Tallarida, Steven J Mansfield, US 52 8562

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