Apparatus and method for bone fixation and fusion stimulation

Details Apparatus and method for bone fixation and fusion stimulation Apparatus and method for bone fixation and fusion stimulation

1992-01-28

1994-07-19

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 71, A61B 1756

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053304772

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and a method for promoting the healing of a bone having a fracture site or fusion site is provided. The apparatus includes a brace coupled to the site and adapted for stabilizing the site. Firmly coupled to the brace is an electronic circuit emitting an energy for stimulating the healing of the site, where the brace and the electronic circuit form substantially an integral unit.

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