Method and apparatus for arthroscopically replacing a bone joint

Details Method and apparatus for arthroscopically replacing a bone joint Method and apparatus for arthroscopically replacing a bone joint

1991-05-28

1993-11-23

Hafer, Robert A.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 20, 606 88, 606 86, A61F 230

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052639878

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for arthroscopically replacing a joint between two bones utilizes a plurality of joint surface members which are attached to a prepared surface arthroscopically formed on the end of a bone, and the joint surface members are inserted through an arthroscopic portal adjacent to the joint to be repaired.

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Black, Jonathan, PhD., Requirements for Successful Total Knee Replacement, Jan., 1989, Orthopedic Clinics of North America.

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