Use of vibration in composite fixation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9707024
APP PUB NO 20120165822A1
SERIAL NO

13347524

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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.

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COLSON MEDICAL LLC181 WEST MADISON STREET SUITE 4400 CHICAGO IL 60602

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Constantz, Brent R Portola Valley, US 179 9641
Delaney, David Capitola, US 25 611
Yetkinler, Duran N San Jose, US 14 28

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