POLYMER ACRYLISK PROTESE SAMT FREMGANGSMAADE OG MATERIALE TIL BRUG VED FREMSTILLING HERAF

摘要

This invention relates to implantable porous prostheses for use as bone or hard tissue replacements anywhere in the body. The porous implants comprise loose, individual polymeric particles of a specified size, coated with a hydrophilic material and barium sulfate particles. The prostheses are biologically compatible in the body and promote bone and tissue ingrowth and attachment. This invention also relates to a method for producing the novel prosthetic devices disclosed herein.