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Composite implant and method for treating bone abnormalities

  • US 20080132899A1
  • Filed: 05/17/2005
  • Published: 06/05/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/17/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A bone treatment method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) introducing into a bone a hardenable bone cement that includes an electrically conductive filler in a sufficient amount to allow ohmic heating of the bone cement; and

    (b) delivering Rf energy to the bone cement wherein ohmic heating of the filler accelerates curing of the bone cement.

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