Subchondral treatment to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis of the joint

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9913721
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15616587

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Methods for the prevention, or delayed onset or progression of, bone marrow edema or bone marrow lesion, and subchondral treatment to prevent the progression of osteoarthritis of a joint are disclosed. The methods involve treating the subchondral bone, while preserving, as much as possible, the joint's articular and cartilage surface. The methods could be performed before, during, or after an initial arthroscopic surgery to repair the joint. Associated devices and instruments for treatment of the subchondral bone are also disclosed.

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  • ZIMMER KNEE CREATIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Leinberry, Charles F Chester Springs, US 43 969
Sharkey, Peter F Villanova, US 58 1359

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