Patent ID: 8163031
Filing Date: 2012-04-24
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61L

Abstract:
1. A method of treating a bone with an implant comprising: inserting an elastomeric composite implant body having a predetermined shape into an opening in a bone, the composite implant body defining an internal bore along a longitudinal axis of the composite implant body and comprising: wherein the at least one first region has a different elastic modulus from the at least one second region, the difference being a function of differences between the reticulated elements in the at least one first region as compared to the reticulated elements in the at least one second region; inserting a rigid insert into the bore in the elastomeric composite implant body to secure the implant in the bone; and deforming the elastomeric composite implant body with the rigid insert to thereby form an interference fit between the bone and the implant, the at least one first region deforming in a manner different from the at least one second region.