Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of implanting a prosthesis device in a subject. In one embodiment, this method involves: (i) providing a prosthesis device to be attached to an exposed surface of a bone; (ii) applying bone cement in liquid form to a bone-implant interface region, the bone-implant interface region including a region between the exposed surface of the bone and an outer surface of the prosthesis device; and (iii) contacting the bone cement to the exposed surface of the bone and the outer surface of the prosthesis device under conditions effective to allow the bone cement to cure, thereby resulting in attachment of the prosthesis device to the bone of the subject. The present invention also relates to a kit for implanting a prosthesis device in a subject, a method of performing a joint arthroplasty surgical procedure, and other methods of using bone cement in liquid form.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of implanting a prosthesis device in a subject. In one embodiment, this method involves: (i) providing a prosthesis device to be attached to an exposed surface of a bone; (ii) applying bone cement in liquid form to a bone-implant interface region, the bone-implant interface region including a region between the exposed surface of the bone and an outer surface of the prosthesis device; and (iii) contacting the bone cement to the exposed surface of the bone and the outer surface of the prosthesis device under conditions effective to allow the bone cement to cure, thereby resulting in attachment of the prosthesis device to the bone of the subject. The present invention also relates to a kit for implanting a prosthesis device in a subject, a method of performing a joint arthroplasty surgical procedure, and other methods of using bone cement in liquid form.

Abstract: A resection tether that includes an elongated member having a medial end and a lateral end. The lateral end is configured for attachment to a cutting device and the medial end is configured for attachment to a reference locator positioned in a bone. When attached at both ends, the resection tether controls the movement of the cutting device relative to the reference locator. Further disclosed is an apparatus that includes a tether having an elongated member that includes a medial end and a lateral end. The lateral end is configured for attachment to a bone cutting device and the medial end configured to attach a position on a bone. The apparatus includes a bone cutting device and a reference locator that has been positioned within a bone. Also disclosed are methods for using a tether to perform a bone resection and for creating an inlay bone resection.