| abstract |
A plug (20) for filling a bone void (18), such as a void left behind after implant removal, and a method for using the same. The plug (20) is strong and durable enough to increase the strength of the void (18) and the bone (14, 12) surrounding the void (18) upon insertion. The plug's porous, open-cell construction may increase the strength of the void (18) and the bone (14, 12) surrounding the void (18) by permitting bone growth into the plug (20). The plug (20) may be provided with a channel (38) configured to receive a bone growth promoting material (40), a medication, or another material. |