THE DEVICE: Bone-growing implant
WHAT IT WILL DO: This protein-coated device will stimulate cells to regrow damaged or missing bone and provide a nonsurgical remedy for patients in need of spinal fusion or disk replacement.
WHO'S DEVELOPING IT: Medtronic (MDT), Stryker (SYK)
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