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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 04, 2009
Applicants:
Neville Alleyne, La Jolla, CA (US);
Stuart Young, Del Mar, CA (US);
Inventors:
Neville Alleyne, La Jolla, CA (US);
Stuart Young, Del Mar, CA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/46 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present technology relates to methods and devices for augmenting the canine coxofemoral joint. In particular, methods for augmenting the capsule of the canine coxofemoral joint are provided. In some embodiments, augmentation can be performed by injecting an implantable device comprising a biodegradable matrix and microparticles into the capsule. In some embodiments, augmentation can be performed by imbricating an implantable device comprising a biodegradable matrix and microparticles at the capsule.