Methods and apparatus for enhanced growth of peripheral nerves and nervous tissue
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Jan 31, 2012
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Apr 16, 2009
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Sep 8, 2005
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Sep 14, 2004
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A medical device comprises a tubular body having a lumen and a long axis; and a plurality of silk elements laid substantially parallel along the long axis of the lumen of the tubular body. A method of manufacturing the medical device comprises forming the tubular body and introducing the silk elements into the lumen of the tubular body so as to lie substantially parallel along the long axis of the lumen of the tubular body. The device can be used in a method for the regeneration of nerve cells comprising the implantation of a medical device at a site for regeneration of nerves.
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