Method and apparatus for treating bone fractures, and/or for fortifying and/or augmenting bone, including the provision and use of composite implants
US10028776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2033
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composite implant comprising an injectable matrix material which is flowable and settable, and at least one reinforcing element for integration with the injectable matrix material, the at least one reinforcing element adding sufficient strength to the injectable matrix material such that when the composite implant is disposed in a cavity in a bone, the composite implant supports the bone.A method for treating a bone, the method comprising:
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