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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 04, 2005
Duran Yetkinler, Cupertino, CA (US);
David Delaney, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Brent R. Constantz, Cupertino, CA (US);
Duran Yetkinler, Cupertino, CA (US);
David Delaney, Scotts Valley, CA (US);
Brent R. Constantz, Cupertino, CA (US);
Skeletal Kinetics, LLC, Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods of employing bone defect filling, e.g., orthopedic cements, in conjunction with hard tissue securing devices, e.g., screws, plates or rods, are provided. A feature of the subject methods is that the cement is introduced to a target bone site through a passageway of the securing device while a vibratory force is applied to the securing device. Also provided are systems and kits that find use in practicing the subject methods. The subject methods, devices and systems find use in a variety of different applications.