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US 8,845,801 B2Granted
Bone cement and method
AssigneeRegents of the University of Minnesota
InventorsWook-Jin Seong, Young Cheul Heo, Hyeon Cheol Kim, Iel Yong Sung, Soo Cheol Jeong
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Abstract
Bone cements and methods provided include a bone cement composition having collective attributes and properties desirable for initial fixation as well as interventional applications. Compositions include an amount of Portland cement and an amount of calcium sulfate.
Claims14
A bone cement, comprising:
- an amount of Portland cement;
- an amount of calcium sulfate;
- and
- an amount of hydroxyethyl cellulose.
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A method, comprising:
- selecting an amount of water to provide a viscosity to match either a condensable application or an injectable application;
- adding the amount of water to dry components of a bone cement, the dry components including a mixture of Portland cement and calcium sulfate;
- and
- adding an amount of hydroxyethyl cellulose.
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