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PROGRAMMABLE IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF USING PROGRAMMABLE IMPLANTS TO REPAIR BONE STRUCTURES

  • US 20140121776A1
  • Filed: 09/25/2013
  • Published: 05/01/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/25/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implant for interfacing with a bone structure, comprising:

  • a web structure comprising a plurality of struts joined at nodes, wherein the web structure is configured to interface with human bone tissue;

    wherein a diameter and/or length of the struts and/or density of the web structure are predetermined such that when the web structure is in contact with the bone at least a portion of the struts create a microstrain in adhered osteoblasts.

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