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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2011
Charles Wayne Allen, Southaven, MS (US);
David Wayne Rister, Hernando, MS (US);
Phillip E. Frederick, Memphis, TN (US);
Kevin Wayne Belew, Hernando, MS (US);
Lauren Christina Jasper, Memphis, TN (US);
James Curtis Gatewood, Memphis, MS (US);
Kevin Ray Hays, Somerville, TN (US);
Charles Wayne Allen, Southaven, MS (US);
David Wayne Rister, Hernando, MS (US);
Phillip E. Frederick, Memphis, TN (US);
Kevin Wayne Belew, Hernando, MS (US);
Lauren Christina Jasper, Memphis, TN (US);
James Curtis Gatewood, Memphis, MS (US);
Kevin Ray Hays, Somerville, TN (US);
Smith & Nephew, Inc., Cordova, TN (US);
Abstract
Implants, surgical methods, and instrumentation for treating femoroacetabular impingement. In some embodiments, implants are provided or formed on the acetabulum to replicate the anatomy of the acetabulum (e.g., the acetabular rim and/or labrum, the bearing surface in the acetabulum, cartilage in the acetabulum, etc.). Also provided are embodiments of materials and instruments for use in installing and/or forming such implants on the acetabulum. Further provided are embodiments of guide jigs for use in preparing the acetabulum to receive such implants.