Paragraph 127
Paragraph 127
Application
Joint Spacer Implant
Matter Number
VIL-12
Paragraph Number
127
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
VIL-12
Reference Case 2
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Created
2/5/22, 12:00 AM
Modified
2/5/22, 12:00 AM
Id
7,443
Content
FIG. 13 is a cross-section view of an implant according to one embodiment. FIG. 13 illustrates an implant 500 with a body 510 having the joint-facing articular surface 512, a convex posterior surface 514, and an edge 520 between the joint-facing articular surface 512 and the convex posterior surface 514. In certain embodiments, it may be desirable to have the edge 520 be prominent to the distal articular surface 860. Said another way, the implant 500 and bone pocket 864 may be sized such that the edge 520 extends above the natural articular surface 260 of the bone. Furthermore, it may be desirable to have the edge 520 be prominent to (i.e., extend above) the distal articular surface 860 and below a surface of cartilage 1302. In this manner, the edge 520 is contained within the cartilage 1302.
Notes
Added by DJM 2 2022