Musculo-skeletal implant having a bioactive gradient

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert

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ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to an implant for a musculoskeletal defect having a bioactive agent having a concentration gradient.

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