Implant

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This invention is a medical implant designed to replace bone or cartilage material. The implant consists of multiple non-metallic, linearly elastic building blocks connected by a viscoelastic polymer, which allows small gaps between adjacent blocks and enables the blocks to move relative to each other. This structure makes the implant flexible and adaptable to different anatomical shapes, promoting easier application and better integration with the patient's existing tissue. The gaps can be filled with cell material or bioactive substances to encourage natural healing and long-term stability.

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• Replacement of damaged or diseased cartilage in joints (e.g., knee, hip, shoulder arthroplasty).
• Repair of bone defects or cavities caused by trauma, disease, or surgery.
• Customized bone or cartilage restoration in orthopedic, trauma, or reconstructive surgery.
• Use as a scaffold for cellular and tissue engineering applications, supporting the growth of new tissue.
• Filling defects in osteoarthritic lesions too large for traditional chondral repair methods.
• Fixation and stabilization of bone fragments during fracture repair.

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• High flexibility and adaptability to patient-specific anatomy, reducing the need for extensive bone removal.
• Allows for relative movement between components, improving mechanical compatibility with natural tissue.
• Gaps between blocks can host cells or growth factors, promoting natural healing and regeneration.
• Minimizes invasive surgery and patient trauma by allowing in-situ customization of implant shape and size.
• Potentially reduces loosening and improves the longevity of the implant compared to traditional monolithic designs.
• Supports integration with both bone and cartilage, facilitating functional joint surface restoration.
• Enables the use of biocompatible, non-metallic, and potentially bioresorbable materials, reducing risk of immune response.

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Patent Abstract

The invention relates to an implant for replacing bone or cartilage material, which is constituted by a plurality of elements (B, B1, B2, B3, B4) produced from a non-metallic, linearly elastic material, an element (B, B1, B2, B3, B4) being connected to adjacent elements (B, B1, B2, B3, B4) by a viscoelastic polymer material such that gaps (L) remain between the adjacent elements (B, B1, B2, B3, B4) and that the adjacent elements (B, B1, B2, B3, B4) can move relative to one another.