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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2026
Filed:
Jan. 09, 2025
James S. Saunders, San Antonio, TX (US);
Thomas Zink, San Antonio, TX (US);
Christopher Hyer, Columbus, OH (US);
Thomas Roukis, Winter Garden, FL (US);
James S. Saunders, San Antonio, TX (US);
Thomas Zink, San Antonio, TX (US);
Christopher Hyer, Columbus, OH (US);
Thomas Roukis, Winter Garden, FL (US);
Abstract
A subchondral implant is disclosed, which is designed as a bone void filler for damaged bone tissue. The subchondral implant comprises a body component configured in a cylindrical shape with a hollow interior cavity and an exterior curved sidewall. The curved sidewall includes a plurality of helical ribs in a spaced apart manner for optimal fixation. The top surface comprises a plurality of through-holes for sutures, when securing tissue graft. An adjacent subchondral implant can be utilized with the subchondral implant and is nested against it for use. The nested implants allow users to repair large, elongated areas that may not be repaired by a single subchondral implant.