Patent ID: 7115131
Filing Date: 2006-10-03
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for replacing the surfaces of a joint between a first bone and a second bone, the first bone articulating in a predetermined manner with a second bone, the apparatus comprising: a first bone implant including a plurality of individual components for mimicking and replacing the bearing surface of the first bone, each of said plurality of individual components having an inner surface adapted to be secured to the first bone and an outer surface; and a second bone implant for mimicking and replacing respective bearing surfaces of the second bone; wherein the outer surface of said plurality of individual components of the first bone implant contacts said second bone implant and further wherein each of said plurality of individual components of the first bone implant are structured to be aligned, oriented and engaged one to the other within the confines of the joint cavity during surgical placement therewithin and the resulting configuration of the first bone implant and second bone implant articulate in a predetermined manner to restore proper kinematics; and further wherein the material used to construct the plurality of individual components of the first bone implant is of a similar material.