Bone density scan result-matched orthopedic implants and methods of use
AssigneeAurora Spine, Inc.
InventorsTrent James Northcutt, Laszlo Garamszegi
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Abstract
A method of treating a patient in need of an orthopedic implant is described. The method includes obtaining the T-score or bone density of the patient's native bone at a site of implantation, said T-score or bone density being determined by a DEXA scan or other means of determining a T-score or bone density. The method further includes selecting an orthopedic implant that has about the same density as the native bone at the site of implantation, and implanting the orthopedic implant at the site of implantation.
Claims15
An interbody cage implant that has about the same density as natural bone that has a T-score above −1.0 as measured by a DEXA scan, and wherein the interbody cage implant has an identifier that identifies it as having a density that is about the same as natural bone having a T-score above −1.0.
An interbody cage implant that has about the same density as natural bone that has a T-score of −2.5 to −1.0 as measured by a DEXA scan, and wherein the interbody cage implant has an identifier that identifies it as having a density that is about the same as natural bone having a T-score of between −2.5 and −1.0.
An interbody cage implant that has about the same density as natural bone that has a T-score below −2.5 as measured by a DEXA scan, and wherein the interbody cage implant has an identifier that identifies it as having a density that is about the same as natural bone having a T-score below −2.5.
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