Patents Assigned to GRAMEDICA, INC
  • Publication number: 20120095465
    Abstract: Deformities present on the end of a bone, for example the end of the metatarsal bone making up part of the metatarsocuneiform joint, can lead to deformities such as bunions. These deformities are treatable with an implant that comprises a plate with a wedge extending perpendicular from the plate. Following removal of cartilage from the joint, deformed portions at the end of the bone are removed and the wedge is inserted in the joint and held in place when the plate is attached to the bones flanking the joint. This effectively fuses the two bones together. The wedge can be shaped in various ways depending on the particular deformity present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: GRAMEDICA, INC
    Inventor: Michael E. Graham