The bioBLOCK Subtalar Implant consists of a soft-threaded implant, designed to be inserted between the posterior and middle facets of the subtalar joint, trial implant and the corresponding instrumentation to facilitate insertion. The implant is cylindrical in shape and incorporates a center cannula designed for use with a guide wire to facilitate proper placement. The implant is indicated as an internal support in the treatment of flat foot, providing structural support.
A device designed to be implanted into the calcaneus bone or sinus tarsi of the foot to stabilize the subtalar/talotarsal joint to treat a hyperpronated foot (inward rotation during gait) and sequelae (e.g., flat foot) or other heel/arch abnormalities; it is not intended for arthrodesis/joint fusion. It is a non-bioabsorbable device typically made of a metal (e.g., titanium alloy) or polyethylene (PE).
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