VERTEBROPLASTY IMPLANT WITH ENHANCED INTERFACIAL SHEAR STRENGTH
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Jul 16, 2009
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Dec 5, 2008
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Dec 6, 2007
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Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone implant with enhanced interfacial shear strength can include a container, such as a mesh bag, with a sidewall and an interior chamber portion. The sidewall can include an open-celled matrix and can be filled with a first media to promote bone ingrowth and enhanced interfacial shear strength. The interior chamber can be filled with a second media to prevent crack propagation. Delivery catheters with releasable coupling features to the implant are also disclosed.
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