Patent ID: 7621962
Filing Date: 2009-11-24
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for implanting a joint prosthesis into a hip joint, the method comprising: removing only a first portion of a femoral head bearing surface while the joint is in a non-distracted position; removing only a second portion of an acetabulum bearing surface while the joint is in a non-distracted position; implanting a first prosthetic device onto the femoral head to replace the first portion, while the joint is in a non-distracted position, the first prosthetic being positioned to place a first articulating bearing surface flush with a non-removed articulating bearing portion of the head; and implanting a second prosthetic device into the acetabulum to replace the second portion, while the joint is in a non-distracted position, the second prosthetic being positioned to place a second bearing surface flush with a non-removed bearing portion of the acetabulum.