Implants and methods for treating bone
US7621952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic implant comprising a deformable, expandable implant body configured for treating abnormalities in bones, such as compression fractures of vertebra, necrosis of femurs and the like. An exemplary implant body comprises a small cross-section threaded element that is introduced into a bone region and thereafter is expanded into a larger cross-section, monolithic assembly to provide a bone support. In one embodiment, the implant body is at least partly fabricated of a magnesium alloy that is biodegradable to allow for later tissue ingrowth.
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