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US 2023/0218400 A1Published application
Compositions and methods for treating bone fractures
AssigneeArizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona
InventorsHamid Saadatmanesh, Mehrnoosh Zarkoob
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Abstract
Provided herein are compositions and methods for treating bone fractures. In particular, provided herein are systems comprising carbon fiber sleeves and biocompatible polymers and the use of such systems in treating or preventing bone fractures.
Claims20
A method of treating, stabilizing, or preventing a bone fracture or strengthening a bone, comprising:
- a. making at least one hole through said bone;
- and
- b. inserting a fiber tube in said first hole;
- and
- c. filling said fiber tube with a biocompatible polymer.
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A method of treating, stabilizing, or preventing a bone fracture or strengthening a bone, comprising:
- a. making at least one hole through said bone;
- and
- b. inserting a fiber tube in said first hole;
- and
- c. filling said fiber tube with a biocompatible polymer
- wherein said fiber tube is either permanent or said fiber tube is removable.
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A kit or system, comprising:
- a. a fiber tube;
- and
- b. a biocompatible polymer;
- and
- c. one or more of a guide wire;
- an implant retrieval system;
- and a fiber reinforcing component.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.