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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 25, 2010
Stephen D. Cook, New Orleans, LA (US);
Peter Strzepa, Austin, TX (US);
Shoib Bajaj, Kenner, LA (US);
Stephen D. Cook, New Orleans, LA (US);
Peter Strzepa, Austin, TX (US);
Shoib Bajaj, Kenner, LA (US);
Fellowship of Orthopaedic Researchers, Inc., Metairie, LA (US);
Abstract
Implant devices, and method of using the same, are provided. The implant devices have an articular end and a stem, the stem having an oval-shaped cross-section. The articular end has an upper surface, a side surface, and a lower surface. The upper surface and lower surface each intersect the side surface. The upper surface has a first surface curvature, a central surface curvature, and a second surface curvature. The stem extends from the lower surface in a direction away from the upper surface of the articular end.