Micro-structure particles for load bearing bone growth
US9039784B2 · kind B2 · utility
2Cited by
3References
6Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods of facilitating bone growth. The method may include positioning a device around at least a portion of a bone exhibiting a defect, the device capable of retaining bone segments and micro-structured particles. The method may also include applying micro-structure particles within the device to the defect, wherein each of the micro-structure particles include at least one pore therein. In addition, the method may include aligning at least a portion of the micro-structure particles and applying a polymer to the particles and solidifying the polymer.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.