Method for filling in defects or hollow portions of bones

Details Method for filling in defects or hollow portions of bones Method for filling in defects or hollow portions of bones

1982-01-25

1984-02-07

Vertiz, O. R.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 92G, 423308, 423309, 423311, A61F 100, C01B 2532

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active

044296916

ABSTRACT:
A filler for filling in defects or hollow portions of bones to coalesce with the bone tissues is provided which comprises powders of a calcium phosphate compound having the apatite crystalline structure of each crystal grain size of from 50 .orgate. to 10 microns and represented by the following general formula of Ca.sub.m (PO.sub.4).sub.n OH (1.33.ltoreq.m
.ltoreq.1.95); and said powders being adapted for filling in a fluidized or plasticized state. A method of treating a bone with the filler is also provided wherein at least a portion of said filler is filled in to reach the bone-marrow cavity of said bone.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3737516 (1973-06-01), Jenner
patent: 4046858 (1977-09-01), Barsa et al.
patent: 4149894 (1979-04-01), Ebihara et al.
patent: 4309488 (1982-01-01), Heide et al.

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