UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
发明人:
CHARLES S. SFEIR,AMY CHAYA,ANDREW J. BROWN,SAYURI YOSHIZAWA
申请号：
US15504028
公开号：
US20170239398A1
申请日:
2015.08.27
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2017
代理人:
摘要：
The invention relates to a biodegradable, magnesium-containing bone screw for implanting into a patient body for use in medical applications, such as, orthopedic and craniofacial surgery. The bone screw has a tapered head, a threaded shaft and pointed tip. The composition of the bone screws provide for improved biodegradability and biocompatibility, and the features of the structure of the bone screws facilitates guidance and placement during implantation as well as reduces the potential for mechanical failures. Moreover, the bone screws are effective to provide targeted release of magnesium ions resulting in enhanced new bone formation.
