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US 7,678,147 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.
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A method of placing a peri-articular joint, comprising:
- scanning an interventional site of a knee joint;
- importing data gathered during scanning into a three-dimensional navigational software and tracker system;
- identifying a Blumensaat's line of the knee joint;
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- employing the three-dimensional navigational software and tracker system to implant the peri-articular joint at the interventional site over the Blumensaat's line to achieve proper rotational positioning of the peri-articular joint.
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