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US 7,611,540 B2Granted
Extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing systems and implantation method
AssigneeMoximed, Inc.
InventorsAnton G. Clifford, Mary O'Connell, Joshua Makower, Richard G. Vecchiotti
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Abstract
A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between body parts. In one aspect, the method involves identifying link pivot locations, fixing base components and minimally invasive insertion techniques. In one particular aspect, the system facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint such as between articulating bones.
Claims22
A method for treating a knee joint, comprising:
- locating a Blumensaat's line of a femur;
- identifying a femoral rotation point of an energy manipulation structure within plus or minus 5 millimeters of a midpoint of the Blumensaat's line;
- positioning a first base member relative to the Blumensaat line and the femoral rotation point;
- positioning a second base member relative to the first base member;
- configuring the energy manipulation structure between the first and second base members;
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- positioning a guide at a mid-point of the Blumensaat's line;
- wherein the guide includes a plurality of concentric rings or arcs.
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