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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 30, 2003
Applicants:
Hai H. Trieu, Cordova, TN (US);
Kimberly A. Chaffin, Plymouth, MN (US);
Inventors:
Hai H. Trieu, Cordova, TN (US);
Kimberly A. Chaffin, Plymouth, MN (US);
Assignee:
SDGI Holdings, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Orthopedic compositions are provided that include a homogeneous mixture of a biocompatible polymer and a bioactive particulate ceramic wherein the ceramic has an average particle size of not more than 500 nm are provided. The compositions may be used to form bone cement or various spinal implants, including spinal spacers, interbody fusion cages, bone plates and bone screws. Methods for stabilizing a spine, for correcting a bone defect, and for promoting fusion of adjacent vertebrae are also provided.