Implantable bone growth stimulator and method of operation

Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems

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607116, 607117, 607 70, 607 74, A61N 132

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ABSTRACT:
A method for the therapeutic stimulation of bone growth of a bone site is disclosed comprising the steps of implanting first and second electrodes into the tissue near the base site. The electrodes are coupled to a bone growth stimulator which generates an alternating current.

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