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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 20, 2015
Zimmer Knee Creations, Inc., Exton, PA (US);
Shaun B. Hanson, West Chester, PA (US);
Christopher D. Mandeen, West Chester, PA (US);
Jamie A. Carroll, Drexel Hill, PA (US);
Guido Laporta, Dalton, PA (US);
ZIMMER KNEE CREATIONS, INC., Exton, PA (US);
Abstract
Devices, instruments and associated methods for the subchondral treatment of osteoarthritis in small joints are provided. In addition, a method for treating joint pain in small joints is provided. These small joints may be ankle, elbow or wrist joints. The methods may target one of many different access points having trajectories with a common focal point at or near the small joint. The instruments may limit access to areas within or near the small joint by providing predefined entry paths that avoid damage to surrounding tissues.