Implantable bone growth stimulator and method of operation
US5441527A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37211
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for the therapeutic stimulation of bone growth of a bone site is disclosed comprising the steps of implanting first and second electrodes into the tissue near the base site. The electrodes are coupled to a bone growth stimulator which generates an alternating current.
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