Apparatus for distributed bone growth stimulation
US5304210A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for promoting healing in a bony structure having an injury is provided. A bone graft is positioned directly on a conductive mesh frame, which is placed over the bone injury site. A retainer is fastened to the conductive mesh frame and sandwiches the bone graft therebetween. Over the retainer a brace is fastened and further secured to the bony structure directly over the site of the injury. The brace effectively applies pressure on the retainer to effect an intimate contact between the fusion bone and the injury site. An electronic module is further mounted to the brace and coupled to the conductive mesh frame to deliver a stimulating energy to the conductive mesh frame.
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