Bodies for effecting ingrowth and growth of bone and / or connective tissue and methods of making such bodies

摘要

The present invention relates to an irregularly shaped grain for providing ingrowth and growth of connective tissue as well as growth of other cell types leading to cluster of cells, tissues and parts of organs. Said grain includes multiple pores that are continuous through said grain, and openings of said multiple pores and ducts or passages interconnecting at least a portion of said multiple pores have a width of greater than about 10 mum. Said grain is preferably a metal or metal alloy. The invention also relates to different applications of the grains.