Bone cell covered arthroplasty devices
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1. A prosthetic device for implanting into a bone, comprising:
- a body having an outer surface, including a first section which contacts the bone upon implantation;
and a coating, covering at least said first section, containing living bone cells, wherein when said device is implanted into bone, said living bone cells contact said bone to promote bone ingrowth between said device and said bone.
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Abstract
Arthroplasty devices having improved bone in growth to provide a more secure connection within the body. Different embodiments disclosed include devices having threaded intramedullary components, devices configured to receive bone growth promoting substances, devices with resorbable components, and devices configured to reduce shear stress.
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19 Claims
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1. A prosthetic device for implanting into a bone, comprising:
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a body having an outer surface, including a first section which contacts the bone upon implantation;
and a coating, covering at least said first section, containing living bone cells, wherein when said device is implanted into bone, said living bone cells contact said bone to promote bone ingrowth between said device and said bone. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of implanting a prosthetic device into a bone of a patient, comprising the steps of:
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a. harvesting bone cells from a patient;
b. culturing the bone cells within a lab;
c. growing the bone cells onto a prosthetic device;
d. implanting the prosthetic device into the bone of the patient. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of implanting a prosthetic device into the bone of a patient, comprising the steps of:
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a. harvesting bone cells from a patient;
b. culturing the bone cells within a lab;
c. coating a prosthetic device with the bone cell culture; and
d. implanting the prosthetic device into the patient immediately after coating. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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