Implant device for cartilage regeneration in load bearing articulation regions

摘要

An implant device (50) for cartilage regeneration in loading-bearing regions is formed of resorbable polymeric materials. The implant (50) is designed such that load is transmitted from the articulating surface of the bone platform (40) through the implant (50) to the entire area of subchondral bone (45) of the bone platform (40). Application of load in this manner results in reduced subchondral bone resorption, leading to joint stabilization and maintenance of normal joint biomechanics. The implant (50) allows for the incorporation therein of a resorbable scaffold or matrix material.