Abstract: A foot/ankle implant and associated method. The foot/ankle implant comprises a composite structure having a ceramic component with a macroprosity and a polymer component filling the macroporosity. The composite structure forms an anatomically-shaped and load-bearing graft for implantation between two bone portions of the foot or ankle to correct associated deformities. The ceramic component is gradually resorbable after implantation, and the composite structure is gradually replaceable by tissue/bone ingrowth.

Abstract: Formed compositions for application to a bone surface of a human or animal subject, comprising: a bone material; and a carrier comprising denatured demineralized bone, where the composition is formed into a shape suitable for administration to the bone. Methods are provided for making formed compositions for application to a bone surface of a human or animal subject comprise mixing a demineralized bone and water; heating the mixture to form a carrier; mixing the carrier with bone to form a moldable composition; and molding the moldable composition to produce a formed composition. Several apparatuses are provided in which to hydrate the formed bone composition. Methods of hydrating a formed bone composition are also provided.

Abstract: A bone graft material comprising about 50-90% quickly bioresorbable porogen particles and about 10-50% of a calcium phosphate compound or salt matrix material. A bioactive substance may be included in the matrix material, the porogen particles, or both. Commercial packages containing the bone graft materials and methods for repairing bone therewith are also claimed.

Abstract: A bone graft material comprising about 50-90% quickly bioresorbable porogen particles and about 10-50% of a calcium matrix material. A bioactive substance can be included in the matrix material, the porogen particles, or both. Commercial packages containing the bone graft materials and methods for repairing bone therewith are also claimed.

Abstract: Spinal implants having at least one of several attributes, including a surface layer of demineralized bone, a beveled edge, and channels in the faces in contact with adjacent vertebral bodies. Preferably, the implant has a generally planar top surface, a generally planar bottom surface, and a side surface, wherein at least one of the top and bottom surfaces is demineralized to a depth of from 0.8 mm to 3 mm. Preferably, the top and bottom surfaces of the implant are textured. Also preferably, the implant is disk shaped and comprises an insertion side extending at least 10% of the circumference of the implant, wherein the edge formed by the insertion side and the top surface, and the edge formed by the insertion side and the bottom surface, are beveled.