Prosthetic meniscus for the repair of joints

Details Prosthetic meniscus for the repair of joints Prosthetic meniscus for the repair of joints

1983-08-19

1985-03-05

Frinks, Ronald L.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

3 1911, 3 1912, 128 92C, A61F 124

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045021619

ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic meniscus replaces the natural meniscus and is located between the natural articular surfaces of the bones of a joint. The prosthetic meniscus includes a body portion formed of a resilient material and further defines an extra-articular extension which is attached to the surface of the bone outside the joint. A reinforcing fabric or mesh is embedded in the resilient material to give the meniscus strength and shape. A meniscus according to the invention allows full articulation of the joint and provides the cushioning and lubricating functions of a natural meniscus while avoiding problems associated with total joint replacements.

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"Proplast, Implant Material Sheeting and Laminates of Sheeting to Teflon or Silicone Rubber" by Vitek, Inc., Technology for Life (1982).

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