Shoulder Joint Pain
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.
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. Most procedures are performed primarily as open surgery.
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