Methods and apparatus for FAI surgeries

1. A partial rim implant for an acetabulum in a pelvic bone, wherein the acetabulum comprises an articulating surface, a rim, and an apex, the implant comprising:

a. a ridge oriented to replace a labrum;

b. a bearing surface configured to align with the articulating surface of the acetabulum, wherein the bearing surface extends from the ridge toward the apex of the acetabulum;

c. an insertion portion extending at an angle away from the bearing surface, wherein the insertion portion is adapted to engage a bone recess in the pelvic bone; and

d. at least one flange portion extending from the ridge and away from the bearing surface; and

wherein the bearing surface extends between the ridge and the insertion portion; and wherein the insertion portion and the at least one flange portion are angled toward one another as the insertion portion and the at least one flange portion extend away from the bearing surface.

2. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the implant is fixed to the acetabulum with sutures.

3. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the insertion portion and the flange portion each extend away from the bearing surface in the same general direction and define a space therebetween sized and configured for receipt of a portion of the pelvic bone therein.

4. The implant of claim 3 , wherein the at least one flange portion comprises at least one screw hole.

5. The implant of claim 3 , wherein the at least one flange portion comprises at least two fixation flanges.

6. The implant of claim 1 , further comprising a substantially planar fixation surface adapted to adjoin a substantially planar prepared surface of the acetabulum.

7. The implant of claim 6 , wherein the flange portion the substantially planar fixation surface and a screw hole.

8. The implant of claim 7 , further comprising a rim portion defining the ridge and the bearing surface.

9. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the bearing surface is curved between the ridge and the insertion portion.

10. The implant of claim 9 , wherein the bearing surface comprises a concave curvature extending between the ridge and the insertion portion.

11. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flange portion comprises at least one fastener opening.

12. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the implant comprises a first material and a different second material each having a rigidity, wherein the rigidity of the first material is greater than the rigidity of the second material.

13. The implant of claim 12 , wherein at least a portion of the bearing surface comprises the first material and at least one of the insertion portion and the flange portion comprises the second material.

14. The implant of claim 13 , wherein the insertion portion and the flange portion each comprise the second material.

15. The implant of claim 12 , wherein the first material comprises a metallic material and the second material comprises a polymeric material.

16. The implant of claim 12 , wherein the second material comprises a polymeric material.

17. A partial rim implant for an acetabulum in a pelvic bone, wherein the acetabulum comprises an articulating surface, a rim, and an apex, the implant comprising:

a. a ridge oriented to replace a labrum; and

b. a bearing surface configured to align with the articulating surface of the acetabulum, wherein the bearing surface extends from the ridge toward the apex of the acetabulum;

c. an insertion portion extending at an angle away from the bearing surface, wherein the insertion portion is adapted to engage a bone recess in the pelvic bone; and

d. at least one flange portion extending from the ridge and away from the bearing surface; and

wherein the at least one flange portion comprises at least one screw hole; and

wherein the insertion portion and the at least one flange portion are angled toward one another as the insertion portion and the at least one flange portion extend away from the bearing surface.

18. The implant of claim 17 , wherein the at least one flange portion is adapted to lie substantially flush with a portion of the pelvic bone.

19. The implant of claim 17 , wherein the bearing surface comprises a concave curvature extending between the ridge and the insertion portion.

20. The implant of claim 17 , wherein the insertion portion and the flange portion each extend away from the bearing surface in the same general direction and define a space therebetween sized and configured for receipt of a portion of the pelvic bone therein.

21. A partial rim implant for an acetabulum in a pelvic bone, wherein the acetabulum comprises an articulating surface, a rim, and an apex, the implant comprising:

a. a ridge oriented to replace a labrum;

b. a bearing surface configured to align with the articulating surface of the acetabulum, wherein the bearing surface extends from the ridge toward the apex of the acetabulum;

c. an insertion portion extending at an angle away from the bearing surface, wherein the insertion portion is adapted to engage a bone recess in the pelvic bone; and

d. at least one flange portion extending from the ridge and away from the bearing surface; and

wherein the insertion portion and the at least one flange portion converge toward one another as the insertion portion and the at least one flange portion extend away from the bearing surface.

22. The implant of claim 21 , wherein the implant is rolled onto the rim of the acetabulum.

23. The implant of claim 21 , wherein the bearing surface comprises a concave curvature extending between the ridge and the insertion portion.

24. The implant of claim 21 , wherein the insertion portion and the flange portion each extend away from the bearing surface in the same general direction and define a space therebetween sized and configured for receipt of a portion of the pelvic bone therein.

25. The implant of claim 21 , wherein the implant comprises a first material and a different second material each having a rigidity, wherein the rigidity of the first material is greater than the rigidity of the second material; and

wherein at least a portion of the bearing surface comprises the first material and at least one of the insertion portion and the flange portion comprises the second material.

26. The implant of claim 25 , wherein the first material comprises a metallic material and the second material comprises a polymeric material.

27. A partial rim implant for an acetabulum in a pelvic bone, wherein the acetabulum comprises an articulating surface, a rim, and an apex, the implant comprising:

a. a ridge oriented to replace a labrum;

b. a bearing surface configured to align with the articulating surface of the acetabulum wherein the bearing surface extends from the ridge toward the apex of the acetabulum;

c. an insertion portion extending at an angle away from the bearing surface, wherein the insertion portion is adapted to engage a bone recess in the pelvic bone; and

d. at least one flange portion extending from the ridge and away from the bearing surface; and

wherein the implant comprises a first material and a second material each having a rigidity, wherein the rigidity of the first material is greater than the rigidity of the second material; and

wherein at least a portion of the bearing surface comprises the first material and at least one of the insertion portion and the flange portion comprises the second material.

28. The implant of claim 27 , wherein the ridge of the implant comprises the second material.

29. The implant of claim 27 , wherein the ridge of the implant comprises the first material.

30. The implant of claim 27 , wherein the insertion portion and the flange portion each comprise the second material.

31. The implant of claim 27 , wherein the second material comprises a polymeric material.

32. The implant of claim 27 , wherein the first material comprises a metallic material and the second material comprises a polymeric material.

33. The implant of claim 27 , wherein the insertion portion and the at least one flange portion are angled toward one another as the insertion portion and the at least one flange portion extend away from the bearing surface.