Patent ID: 8118812
Filing Date: 2012-02-21
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61K

Abstract:
1. A method of introducing an orthopedic cement composition to a target bone site, said method comprising: implanting a hard tissue securing device at said target bone site, wherein said securing device comprises a passageway, wherein the hard tissue securing device is selected from the group consisting of a screw, plate, rod and nail; associating a cement delivery element with said passageway; delivering a cement composition through said cement delivery element to said passageway and to said target bone site while a vibratory force is applied to said securing device in a manner such that penetration of said cement into said target bone site is controlled without use of substantial pressure, wherein penetration of said cement into said cancellous bone stops substantially simultaneously with cessation of said vibration; and disassociating said cement delivery element from said passageway.