Compositions and methods for treating the vertebral column

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9161967
APP PUB NO 20100183515A1
SERIAL NO

12631731

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The present invention relates to compositions and methods useful for treating structures of the vertebral column, including vertebral bodies. In one embodiment, a method for promoting bone formation in a vertebral body comprising providing a composition comprising a PDGF solution and a biocompatible matrix and applying the composition to at least one vertebral body. Promoting bone formation in a vertebral body, according to some embodiments, can increase bone volume, mass, and/or density leading to an increase in mechanical strength of the vertebral body treated with a composition of the present invention.

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  • BIOMIMETIC THERAPEUTICS, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hart, Charles E Brentwood, US 67 1117
Lynch, Samuel E Franklin, US 53 1089
Perrien, Dan Murfreesboro, US 3 16
Young, Conan S Franklin, US 4 36

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