Porous and/or polycrystalline silicon orthopaedic implant

Details Porous and/or polycrystalline silicon orthopaedic implant Porous and/or polycrystalline silicon orthopaedic implant

2007-03-06

2007-03-06

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

Reexamination Certificate

active

10297803

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to orthopaedic implant materials and devices comprising porous and or polycrystalline silicon. Such materials and devices may be used in the treatment of one or more of the following conditions: hip fracture, arthrosis of the hip and knee, vertebral fracture, spinal fusion, long bone fracture, soft tissue repair, and osteoporosis.

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