A process for printing a talus implant comprising the steps of scanning a joint for a damaged talus, and scanning a contralateral joint for a healthy talus. Next, the process includes obtaining dimensions for a talus based upon an initial scan and then obtaining dimensions for a talus based upon the scan of the contralateral joint. Next the process includes inverting the dimensions of the talus in the contralateral joint and then comparing the dimensions of the calculated talus with a pre-set of dimensions in a database. Next the process includes exporting a set of dimensions to a printer to print a talus implant.

An artificial knee joint 1 includes: an insert member 2 embedded in a part of a joint surface of a medial condyle MC or lateral condyle LC of a tibia T; and a bridge member 3 disposed underneath the insert member 2, and having a length that allows both ends thereof to be anchored to a cortical bone of a tibia T.

A shoulder prosthesis baseplate (100) comprising a through-hole (102) for a compressive screw (101), wherein the through-hole (102) has a circular profile section and comprises a projecting edge (106) arranged internally and perpendicularly to an axis (102j of the through-hole (102), the projecting edge (106) being configured to axially retain a head (103) of the compressive screw (101) inserted in the through-hole (102). The projecting edge (106) has circular are shape and delimits a corresponding free portion (108) of the circular profile section internally to the through-hole (102), the free portion (108) being configured to allow the screwing passage of a threaded stem (104) of the compressive screw (101) to surpass the projecting edge (106).

A trapezium implant for replacing the distal articular surface of the trapezium at the carpo-metacarpal joint of the thumb by press fit insertion into a prepared channel in a target trapezium, and an insertion guide system and method for inserting the implant. The implant has a saddle-shaped articular surface configured to articulate with a natural existing base of a first metacarpal, articular surface features mimicking natural trapezium bone anatomy and preserving two centers of rotation of the carpo-metacarpal joint, and a single keel extending from a mounting surface and configured to embed the implant into the thickest area of the target trapezium. The single keel minimizes damage to the trapezium and improves surgical implantation. The target trapezium is prepared using an implant insertion guide system including at least one cutting guide and a slot guide, each of which is releasably securable and configured to receive a cutting device.

The invention involves an interbody implant (spacer) and a method of manufacturing an interbody implant for use in spinal procedures, having one or more compliant surfaces to more evenly distribute the load applied to the bone while in use, as well as aid in bone growth and attachment. The interbody spacer has one or more unique surfaces designed to comply (flex) upon receiving a predetermined load. By flexing, the surface contact area between the implant and the bone is increased to distribute the load over a larger area. In order to provide the flexing, at least a portion of the implant is constructed from a plurality of bar springs that are interconnected or integrally connected with each other to conform to a surface while providing sufficient support for use as an implant.