CARTILAGE RESURFACING IMPLANT

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APP PUB NO 20110054631A1
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12933872

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The invention relates to a cartilage resurfacing implant for replacing all or some of the articular cartilage, characterised in that it is made of a biocompatible material (1) of which the modulus of elasticity is between 20 and 25 GPa, said implant matching the shape of the articular bone end on which it is arranged and comprising at least one aperture (2) enabling at least one plug (3) to be arranged and fixed in place. The invention also relates to a cartilage resurfacing kit comprising at least one implant and at least one plug (3) for treating cartilage lesions.

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TORNIER SASRUE DOYEN GOSSE SAINT ISMIER 38330

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hassler, Michel Saint Ismier, FR 28 506
Ratron, Yves-Alain Grenoble, FR 34 1797

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