Composites and methods for treating bone
US8163031B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00353
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for treating bone abnormalities including vertebral compression fractures and the like. In one method, an elastomeric composite implant body is inserted into bone. A rigid insert can be inserted into the elastomeric composite implant body. The elastomeric composite implant body can be deformed with the rigid insert to thereby form an interference fit between the bone and the implant.
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