METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A POROUS ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT

摘要

An orthopedic implant having a pyrolytic carbon composition is provided with a porous coating. The porous coating is bonded to the pyrolytic carbon implant using a bond coat that is reaction-bonded to the carbon material. The porous coating can be reaction-bonded to the bond coat to provide a porous structure having a structure that is conducive to the ingrowth of living tissue when implanted in the body.