Red light implants for treating osteoporosis
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1. A method of treating a spine, comprising the steps of:
- a) implanting an implant into a spine, andb) irradiating a bone in the spine with an effective amount of red light from a light source in an instrument,wherein the light enters bone via a transmitter adjacent the bone to induce bone repair or osteointegration around the implant.
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Abstract
Red light implants for delivering red light to spinal implants to enhance osteointegration.
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6 Claims
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1. A method of treating a spine, comprising the steps of:
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a) implanting an implant into a spine, and b) irradiating a bone in the spine with an effective amount of red light from a light source in an instrument, wherein the light enters bone via a transmitter adjacent the bone to induce bone repair or osteointegration around the implant. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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