Patent ID: 8894713
Filing Date: 2014-11-25
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for providing two therapies with one implant in a shoulder joint by affecting several locations of the shoulder joint, the method comprising: providing a two section shoulder implant, said shoulder implant comprising a glenohumeral section sized and shaped for the glenohumeral joint, a bursa section sized and shaped for the subacromial space, and an elongated and non-expandable bridge connecting the glenohumeral section to the bursa section, and further comprising an inflation port; inserting a delivery tube into the glenohumeral joint for delivering the glenohumeral section; followed by: delivering deflated and rolled up the glenohumeral section into the glenohumeral joint using said delivery tube; inflating and expanding the glenohumeral section, via said inflation port; followed by; reducing distraction of the glenohumeral joint, and selectively adjusting inflation of the glenohumeral section; pulling the delivery tube out of the glenohumeral joint; inserting the delivery tube into the subacromial space for delivering the bursa section; followed by: delivering deflated and rolled up the bursa section into the subacromial space using the delivery tube; inflating and expanding the bursa section, via said inflation port; followed by; reducing distraction of the subacromial space, and selectively adjusting inflation of the bursa section; pulling the delivery tube out of the subacromial space; and sealing the inflation port.