Patient-specific manufacturing of porous metal prostheses
US10350074B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C2270/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient-specific porous metal prosthesis and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The orthopedic prosthesis may be metallic to provide adequate strength and stability. Also, the orthopedic prosthesis may be porous to promote bone ingrowth.
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