Method for the promotion of growth, ingrowth and healing of bone tissue and the prevention of osteopenia by mechanical loading of the bone tissue
US5191880A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/502
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for preventing osteopenia, promoting bone tissue growth, ingrowth, and healing of bone tissue includes the step of applying a mechanical load to the bone tissue at a relatively low level on the order of between about 50 and about 500 microstrain, peak-to-peak, and at a relatively high frequency in the range of about 10 and about 50 hertz. Mechanical loading at such strain levels and such frequencies has been found to prevent bone loss and enhance new bone formation.
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