Patent ID: 8078282
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A method of providing bone growth stimulation within a body, comprising: providing an orthopaedic device comprised of at least two components such that the at least two components form a joint; providing a bone growth stimulator separate from the orthopaedic device, the bone growth stimulator including a plurality of electrical conductors adapted to provide electrical stimulation to a bone and a malleable sheath having a first surface for engaging and conforming to one of the at least two components of the orthopaedic device and a second surface for engaging and conforming to the bone, the sheath adapted for at least partially maintaining the position of the plurality of electrical conductors; inserting the bone growth stimulator into the body adjacent a bone; operating the bone growth stimulator to provide electrical stimulation to the bone; wherein providing the orthopaedic device includes: providing a total hip joint prosthesis comprising an acetabular component and a femoral component, the acetabular component having a convex exterior surface and an opposing concave interior surface, the femoral component having a femoral head and a femoral stem; and further comprising: engaging the bone growth stimulator to the acetabular component prior to said inserting.