| abstract |
Stabilization of implanted plugs within host tissue utilizing a plug-like implant, and in certain embodiments, an osteochondral plug-like implant, and a unique plug geometry and cooperating graft / host tissue interface Transplantation methods that improve sex are described. Embodiments of the present invention include a harvested osteochondral or synthetic plug-like implant having a different hole geometry than a cylinder, so as to resist rotation and improve stability. Can be implanted into the corresponding treated host site. |