Biodegradable, Magnesium-Containing Bone Screws, Methods For Their Preparation And Medical Applications Therefor

Inventors: John A. Holmes: Alejandro Jose Almarza: William Lee Chung: Sarah E. Henderson

Patent Number: 14/185,0075

Abstract

The invention relates to a biodegradable, magnesium-containing bone screw for implanting into a patient body for use in medical applications, such as, orthopedic, craniofacial and cardiovascular surgery. The bone screw has a head, shaft and tip. The thickness of the head is greater than the thickness of conventional bone screws. The shaft includes both a non-threaded and a threaded portion. The tip is non-threaded and pointed, such as, conical in shape. The composition of the bone screws provide for improved biodegradability and biocompatibility, and the features of the structure of the bone screws facilitate guidance and placement during implantation as well as reduce the potential for mechanical failures.
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