Osteogenic implants with combined implant materials and methods for same
AssigneeWarsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
InventorsWilliam F. McKay, Scott D. Boden, Neil B. Beals
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AssigneeWarsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
InventorsWilliam F. McKay, Scott D. Boden, Neil B. Beals
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Described are osteogenic implants that include a first implant material covered at least in part by a second implant material carrying an osteogenic protein such as a bone morphogenic protein. The first implant material can comprise a mineral and provide an inner scaffolding portion for supporting bone ingrowth, and the second implant material can comprise a collagen or other sponge carrier covering the first implant material and having a liquid osteogenic protein formulation imbibed therein. Related implant materials and methods of preparation and use constitute additional aspects of the invention.
An osteogenic implant for promoting bone growth between first and second bone surfaces, comprising:
An implant configured to promote posterolateral spinal fusion between first and second transverse processes in a patient, comprising:
An implant for promoting bone growth, comprising:
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