Nexus Spine, LLC (20240374400). POROUS INTERBODY SPACER simplified abstract
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POROUS INTERBODY SPACER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Peter Halverson of Salt Lake City UT (US)
David Hawkes of Salt Lake City UT (US)
POROUS INTERBODY SPACER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240374400 titled 'POROUS INTERBODY SPACER
The abstract of the patent application discusses orthopedic implants, specifically interbody spacers, that have the correct combination of pore size and stiffness/flexibility. When these implants have the proper pore size and stiffness, osteocytes can bridge the pores and experience a compressive load to stimulate bone formation within the pores. The implant body is made of an osteoconductive material with a stiffness between 400 megapascals (MPa) and 1,200 MPa, and contains pores with an average size between 150 microns and 600 microns. The body is formed of packs of coils using an additive manufacturing process with traditional orthopedic implant materials like titanium and titanium alloys, achieving the desired stiffness and pore sizes.
- The implant body is made of an osteoconductive material with a stiffness between 400 MPa and 1,200 MPa.
- The body contains pores with an average size between 150 microns and 600 microns.
- The pores allow for bone growth within the implant.
- The body is formed using an additive manufacturing process with traditional orthopedic implant materials like titanium and titanium alloys.
- The implant achieves the desired stiffness and pore sizes for optimal bone formation.
Potential Applications: - Spinal fusion surgeries - Treatment of degenerative disc diseases - Correction of spinal deformities
Problems Solved: - Providing the correct combination of pore size and stiffness for optimal bone growth within implants - Stimulating bone formation in orthopedic implants effectively
Benefits: - Enhanced bone growth within the implant - Improved success rates of spinal fusion surgeries - Increased patient outcomes and quality of life
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Orthopedic Implants for Enhanced Bone Growth" This technology can be used in orthopedic surgeries, particularly in spinal fusion procedures, to improve patient outcomes and surgical success rates. The market implications include increased demand for advanced orthopedic implants with optimized pore sizes and stiffness for better bone formation.
Questions about Orthopedic Implants with Optimal Pore Size and Stiffness: 1. How do these implants compare to traditional orthopedic implants in terms of bone growth stimulation? 2. What are the potential long-term effects of using implants with the specified pore sizes and stiffness on patient recovery and bone health?
Original Abstract Submitted
orthopedic implants, particularly interbody spacers, have a combination of correct pore size and stiffness/flexibility. when the implants have the proper pore size and stiffness, osteocytes are able to properly bridge the pores of the implant and then experience a proper compressive load to stimulate the bone cells to form bone within the pores. an implant includes a body formed of an osteoconductive material and having a stiffness of between 400 megapascals (mpa) and 1,200 mpa. additionally, the body includes a plurality of pores having an average size of between 150 microns and 600 microns. the pores permit the growth of bone therein. the body is formed of packs of coils which may be formed using an additive manufacturing process and using traditional orthopedic implant materials such as titanium and titanium alloys while still achieving desired stiffness and pore sizes of the implants.
