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Cement-directing orthopedic implants

  • US 10,117,696 B2
  • Filed: 10/31/2017
  • Issued: 11/06/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/15/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A surgical method comprising:

  • inserting a device into a cavity in a patient in a first collapsed configuration; and

    expanding the device to a second expanded configuration in order to maintain walls of the cavity apart from each other,wherein the device includes a collapsible, expandable mesh structure having co-braided primary members and secondary members occupying interstices between said primary members.

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