| 摘要 |
Implanting re-bar devices (30) and methods for their use are provided. The subject re-bar devices (30) are characterized by comprising a planar surface (32) having at least one protuberance (34) that has a cross-sectional profile that is substantially continuous. The radius of curvature at any point on the cross-sectional profile is between about 0.1 mm and 10 mm. The subject implanting devices (30) are particularly suited for use in conjunction with bone structural augmentation materials, such as calcium phosphate cements. The subject re-bar devices (30) find use in a variety of orthopaedic and related applications, including inter-fragmentary fixation, fastening soft tissue to bone, or holding plates or nails to bone and the like. |
