BONE IMPLANT INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD
An orthopedic implant that includes an implant body having a bone contact surface to be in contact or near contact with a bone structure during use, wherein the bone contact surface has a bone interface structure protruding therefrom. The bone interface structure includes a first elongated portion to be at least partially pressed into the bone structure during use, and a second elongated portion to be at least partially pressed into the bone structure during use. The second elongated portion is coupled to the first elongated portion and extends from the first elongated portion at an angle oblique to the first elongated portion.
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51 . An orthopedic implant, comprising:
an implant body comprising a bone contact surface configured to be in contact or near contact with a bone structure during use, wherein the bone contact surface comprises a bone interface structure protruding therefrom,
wherein the bone interface structure comprises a first elongated portion configured to be at least partially pressed into the bone structure during use, and a second elongated portion configured to be at least partially pressed into the bone structure during use, wherein the second elongated portion is coupled to the first elongated portion and extends from the first elongated portion at an angle oblique to the first elongated portion.
52 . The orthopedic implant of claim 51 , wherein the bone interface structure comprises a two dimensional structure extending from the bone contact surface.
53 . The orthopedic implant of claim 52 , wherein the bone interface structure comprises a V-shaped structure extending from the bone contact surface.
54 . The orthopedic implant of claim 52 , wherein the bone interface structure comprises a U-shaped structure extending from the bone contact surface.
55 . The orthopedic implant of claim 52 , wherein the bone interface structure comprises a hook-shaped structure extending from the bone contact surface.
56 . The orthopedic implant of claim 51 , wherein the bone interface structure comprises a three dimensional structure extending from the bone contact surface.
57 . The orthopedic implant of claim 56 , wherein the bone interface structure comprises a plurality of rods directly coupled to one another.
58 . The orthopedic implant of claim 51 , wherein one or more portions of the bone interface structure comprises a cylindrical shaped rod member.
59 . The orthopedic implant of claim 51 , wherein one or more portions of the bone interface structure comprise a biologic, growth factor or pain medication disposed thereon.
60 . The orthopedic implant of claim 51 , wherein the orthopedic implant comprises one or more of a large joint implant, a small joint implant, a trauma implant, a spine implant, an ankle implant, a cranial maxi facial implant and a dental implant.
61 . The orthopedic implant of claim 51 , wherein the bone interface structure is configured to inhibit movement of the orthopedic implant during use.
62 . The orthopedic implant of claim 51 , wherein the bone interface structure has a height that is about 50% to about 150% of a height of the implant body.
63 . The orthopedic implant of claim 51 , wherein at least one of the first and second elongated portions comprise a longitudinal axis that is curved along its length.
64 . A method, comprising:
providing an orthopedic implant, comprising:
an implant body comprising a bone contact surface configured to be in contact or near contact with a bone structure during use, wherein the bone contact surface comprises a bone interface structure protruding therefrom,
wherein the bone interface structure comprises a first elongated portion configured to be at least partially pressed into the bone structure during use, and a second elongated portion configured to be at least partially pressed into the bone structure during use, wherein the second elongated portion is coupled to the first elongated portion and extends from the first elongated portion at an angle oblique to the first elongated portion; and
inserting the bone interface structure into the bone structure such that that bone contact surface is in contact or near contact with the bone structure.
65 . An orthopedic implant, comprising:
an implant body comprising:
a bone contact surface configured to be in contact or near contact with bone structure during use; and
a bone interface structure protruding from the contact surface, wherein the bone interface structure comprises a space truss, and wherein the bone interface structure is configured to be disposed within the bone structure during use.
66 . The orthopedic implant of claim 65 , wherein the rod structure comprises a plurality of rods directly coupled to one another.
67 . The orthopedic implant of claim 65 , wherein the space truss comprises two or more triangular truss structures extending from the bone contact surface, wherein two or more of the triangular truss structures share at least one common strut.
68 . The orthopedic implant of claim 65 , wherein the space truss comprises a triangular space truss formed of three planar truss units.