US 9,005,298 B2Granted

Extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing systems

AssigneeMoximed, Inc.

InventorsJoshua Makower, Anton G. Clifford, Richard G. Vecchiotti

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Abstract

A system and method for sharing and absorbing energy between adjacent body parts includes a system which facilitates absorbing energy between members forming a joint, such as between articulating bones. An exemplary embodiment of the system includes a first attachment structure, a second attachment structure, a piston component, and an energy absorbing spring component. The spring component is attached only to one of the first attachment structure and the second attachment structure, and the piston component is attached only to the other of the first attachment structure and the second attachment structure.

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A method for relieving joint pain, comprising:

implanting a device that does not require modification of articular cartilage across a knee joint;
wherein the device includes first attachment structure, a second attachment structure, a piston component, and an energy absorbing spring component, said spring component being attached only to one of the first attachment structure and the second attachment structure, and the piston component being attached only to the other of the first attachment structure, and the second attachment structure, and wherein the device is implanted and oriented to absorb energy transferred through the joint in a vertical direction when the knee joint is oriented in a standing position.

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Facts

Application: 12/683,336Filed 6 Jan 2010 · continuation
Priority: 1 May 2007
Published: US 2010/0106248 A129 Apr 2010
Granted: 14 Apr 2015
Term ends: Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification39 codes

A61F 2/3836
For elbows or knees: special connection between upper and lower leg, e.g. constrained
A61B 17/56
Surgical instruments, devices or methods: surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or joints; Devices specially adapted therefor
A61B 17/562
Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or joints; Devices specially adapted therefor: implants for placement in joint gaps without…
A61B 17/68
For osteosynthesis, e.g. bone plates, screws or setting implements: internal fixation devices , including fasteners and spinal fixators, even if a…

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Application11/743,097Parent of this continuation · filed 1 May 2007
US 2010/0106248 A1Pre-grant publication · published 29 Apr 2010
US 2008/0275567 A1Published application
US 9,005,298 B2This patent

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