Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1984-04-25
1987-05-05
Apley, Richard J.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
623 66, 128 1R, 128334R, 1283355, A61F 204
Patent
active
046628843
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to prostheses and methods for promoting nerve regeneration. The proximal and distal ends of a severed nerve are brought into close proximity and are enclosed by a tubular prosthesis. In one preferred embodiment, a monosuture is used to hold the nerve ends in close proximity. A tight seal is formed between the prosthesis and the injured nerve so as to isolate the injured nerve within the prosthesis from the rest of the body of the host. Additionally, in one preferred embodiment, nerve grafts may be incorporated into the prosthesis and nerve regeneration promoting substances may be incorporated within the nerve graft to further enhance nerve regeneration. Prostheses and methods for inhibiting the formation of neuromas are also disclosed.
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Stensaas Larry J.
Todd R. Joseph
Triolo Philip M.
Apley Richard J.
Cannon Alan W.
University of Utah Research Foundation
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