Prefracture spinal implant for osteoporotic unfractured bone
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1. A bone implant for increasing bone density and providing internal support comprising a rigid elongated body adapted to be inserted into the interior of a bone combined with a bone growth mixture whereby said rigid elongated body prevents collapse of the bone and said bone growth mixture increases bone density.
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Abstract
An implant for vertebrae or other bones, either fractured or at risk of fracture, includes a load bearing support member carrying a bone growth material to increase bone density and long term treatment.
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- 1. A bone implant for increasing bone density and providing internal support comprising a rigid elongated body adapted to be inserted into the interior of a bone combined with a bone growth mixture whereby said rigid elongated body prevents collapse of the bone and said bone growth mixture increases bone density.
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