摘要 |
A device (10) for placement between adjacent bone masses to promote bone growth therebetween, said device comprising:
an implant (30) having opposed first and second portions for placement between and in contact with the adjacent bone masses, each of said first and second portions have at least one opening (42) adapted to permit bone growth from adjacent bone mass to adjacent bone mass though said implant; and
a power supply (60) for energizing said implant to promote bone growth, said power supply being adapted to energize said implant from a point external to a patient's body. |