Patent ID: 7758652
Filing Date: 2010-07-20
Classification: 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. a first bone implant including a plurality of first bone sub-components for mimicking and replacing the bearing surfaces of the first bone, each of said plurality of first bone sub-components having an inner surface adapted to be secured to the first bone and an outer surface, wherein at least two of said plurality of first bone sub-components includes an attachment hole; b. a flexible component having attachment ends, said attachment ends secured to the attachment hole of said at least two of said plurality of first bone sub-components; and c. a second bone implant including a plurality of second bone sub-components for mimicking and replacing the bearing surfaces of the second bone; wherein the outer surface of said plurality of first bone sub-components contact said plurality of second bone sub-components.