Force-indicating retractor device and methods of use
AssigneesSmith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG
InventorsBranislav JARAMAZ, Samuel C. DUMPE, Cedric CORPA DE LA FUENTE, Gary David CARLSON, JR.
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Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods for measuring a force applied to a joint during a surgical procedure are disclosed. The device includes an insertion tool, a handle, and one or more force indicators. The insertion tool includes an insertion end and a base end. The one or more force indicators may be attached to the insertion tool and the handle. The insertion end of the device may be inserted into a joint during a surgical procedure and used to apply a force to the joint and/or measure the force using the one or more force indicators when the force is applied.
Claims1
A device for use during a surgical procedure, the device comprising:
- a body having a top portion;
- an insertion tool operatively coupled to the top portion of the body, the insertion tool having at least one prong;
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- a force indicator module configured to measure one or more forces being applied.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.