Method of treating a metal prosthetic device prior to surgical i

Details Method of treating a metal prosthetic device prior to surgical i Method of treating a metal prosthetic device prior to surgical i

1989-07-31

1992-01-14

Green, Randall L.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 66, 623901, 427 2, 4332011, A61F 228, A61F 254

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050806718

ABSTRACT:
Metal prosthetic devices to be surgically implanted are heated prior to implantation thereof to a temperature between 110.degree. C. and 430.degree. C. for a period of from twenty minutes to three hours. Such heating enhances bone growth relative to the prosthetic device following implantation.

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