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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 08, 2008
Applicants:
Jiin-huey Chern Lin, Winnetka, IL (US);
Chien-ping Ju, Kansas City, MO (US);
Pong-jeu LU, Tainan, TW;
Inventors:
Jiin-Huey Chern Lin, Winnetka, IL (US);
Chien-Ping Ju, Kansas City, MO (US);
Pong-Jeu Lu, Tainan, TW;
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/46 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention discloses a method of using beads to create a cavity in a bone, which includes introducing beads into a bone by applying a pressure on said beads, wherein the beads are metallic beads able to be attracted by a magnet; and withdrawing the beads from the bone by magnetic force. Preferably, a pocket is disposed in the bone prior to the introduction of beads, and the introduction and withdraw of the beads are carried out with respect to said pocket.