Surgical implantation method and devices for an extra-articular mechanical energy absorbing apparatus
AssigneeExploramed Nc4, Inc.
InventorsAnton G. Clifford, Mary O'Connell, Michael E. Landry, Stefan Gabriel
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Abstract
A surgical implantation approach for preparing a patient and precisely and effectively placing an energy absorbing apparatus relative to the patient's anatomy. Various surgical implantation apparatus and methods for achieving proper device-to-anatomy juxtapositional relationships are employed in the implantation approach.
Claims10
A method of implanting a medical device at an interventional site of a patient, comprising:
- implanting a first component at the interventional site;
- implanting a second component at the interventional site;
- inserting a temporary component at the interventional site between the first and second components;
- assessing kinematic characteristics for a link component based upon the configuration of the temporary component between the first and second components;
- and
- removing the temporary component from the interventional site.
A method involving use of a guide to approximate a center of rotation of a femur, the guide including first and second sliding members each received within a distinct channel, the first and second sliding members moving in response to actuation of a respective slider knob and the channels moving in response to activation of a respective channel knob, comprising:
- selecting an approximate center of rotation of a femur;
- inserting a member at the approximated center of rotation;
- positioning the first sliding member and a first channel to overlay a periphery of the femur;
- positioning the second sliding member and a second channel to overlay a second periphery of the femur adjacent a tibia;
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- identifying a center of rotation of the femur based upon positioning of the first and second sliders and channels.
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