23 Jul TISSUE INTEGRATION DESIGN FOR SEAMLESS IMPLANT FIXATION
Abstract
The present invention relates to orthopaedic implants having a fenestrated hollow shell and a biologic core. These design features provide an improved interface between the implant and the surrounding tissue aiding fixation, and provide a vehicle for applying new bone healing and enhancing modalities, such as gene therapy, tissue engineering, and growth factors.
Year: 2016
Country: US
Doc No: 2016242912