Patello-Femoral

Product Overview

The Arthrosurface HemiCAP system is a surgical method for the treatment of localized cartilage lesions and defects in the major joints. This system is comprised of three elements; a three-dimensional mapping technology, a set of instruments to map and prepare the damaged area and a cobalt-chrome and titanium implant. The system precisely aligns the surface of the implant to the contours of the patient's articular cartilage surface, thus filling the defect and restoring a smooth and continuous articular surface. The HemiCAP system has been developed so that it can be utilized via minimally disruptive surgical techniques.

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Conditions

Joint Anatomy
Joint is the generic name for the places in the body where two or more bones are joined together. They are also the places where the skeletal structure moves or articulates.  Articular cartilage covers or encapsulates these bony surfaces. Several of the major joint systems are weight bearing.

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Cartilage Damage
Articular cartilage is a thin, whitish, glistening layer of protective tissue that covers the joint surfaces of bones. Articular cartilage is composed of hyaline cartilage cells, which have many unique properties that allow it to function effectively as a smooth and lubricious load-bearing surface. Small defects in the articular surface can cause pain and restrict range of motion.

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Treatments

Existing Treatments
Presently the most well known treatments currently available fall under the categories listed below. These procedures are used in several different joints in the body and the choice of technique varies by surgeon and pathology. Of these the ones that are routinely performed arthroscopically within the knee and hip are marrow stimulation techniques. The others are performed primarily as open surgery.

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