Paragraph Number68
7384
| Application | Joint Spacer Implant | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | VIL-12 | Reference Case 1 | VIL-12 |
| Created | 2/5/22, 12:00 AM | Modified | 2/5/22, 12:00 AM |
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In the illustrated embodiment, the bone anchor 330 is a cylindrical screw fastener configured to engage with walls of a bone tunnel and secure the transosseous coupler 320 to a wall of the bone tunnel. In one example embodiment, the bone anchor 330 may include external threads 332 configured to engage with walls of a bone tunnel. In one embodiment, the bone anchor 330 may engage an end of the transosseous coupler 320 and press the end against a wall of the bone tunnel. In this manner, the bone anchor 330 may secure the end of the transosseous coupler 320 to bone such that the transosseous coupler 320 retains the implant 310 in place on the natural articular surface (i.e., natural articular surface 260) of the bone. The bone anchor 330 and transosseous coupler 320 may be coupled to each other using an interference fit between the bone anchor 330 and the bone. The transosseous coupler 320 may couple the implant 310 to the bone anchor 330.
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Added by DJM 2 2022