Bone growth compositions and methods

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2006-09-19

2006-09-19

Azpuru, Carlos A. (Department: 1615)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

C424S423000, C424S424000, C424S425000, C424S426000, C523S113000, C523S116000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07108862

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an improved technique for spinal fusion involving the administration of an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor to a fusion. The HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor is preferably delivered to the site by a carrier. More preferably, the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor is delivered to the site by a non-compressible delivery vehicle. The invention is suitable for promoting non-anatomic or heterotopic bone growth between any bony surfaces where bone growth is desired but does not naturally occur.

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