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a semispherical proximal surface that extends from the convex distal surface, the semispherical proximal surface having an implant radius that matches a bone radius of the bone pocket; and |
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wherein the semispherical proximal surface engages a surface of the bone pocket to retain the implant within the bone pocket. |
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19.The articular implant system of claim 18, further comprising: |
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a tether comprising a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end configured to connect the tether to the implant; |
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an anchor configured to secure the proximal end of the tether to the metatarsal away from the bone pocket; and |
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wherein the anchor and tether adjunctively secure the implant to the metatarsal. |
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20.The articular implant system of claim 18, wherein the implant comprises: |
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a distal body that comprises the convex distal surface; |
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a proximal body that comprises the semispherical proximal surface; and |
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a fastener configured to couple the distal body to the proximal body. |
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21. A method for deploying an articular implant in a metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of a patient, the method comprising: |
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forming a bone pocket in an articular surface of a metatarsal bone, the bone pocket sized and positioned to resect at least one osteochondral lesion; |
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forming a bone tunnel comprising a distal tunnel end and a proximal tunnel end, the bone tunnel configured such that the distal tunnel end connects the bone pocket and the proximal tunnel end connects to an external surface of the metatarsal bone; |
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passing a tether between the distal tunnel end and the proximal tunnel end of the bone tunnel, the tether having a distal tether end and a proximal tether end; |
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securing the distal tether end to an articular implant; and |
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securing the proximal tether end within the bone tunnel. |
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22.The method of claim 21, further comprising: |
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reaming the articular implant out of the bone pocket to a size that supports a second articular implant having a greater diameter than the articular implant; |
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restoring the bone tunnel; |
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passing a second tether through the restored bone tunnel; |
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