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US 9,700,419 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 for treating a knee joint including a femur and a tibia, comprising:
- implanting a first base member directly in contact with the femur by placing the first base on the femur and securing the first base in place on the femur with a plurality of bone screws;
- implanting a second base member on the tibia;
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- configuring an energy manipulation structure between the first and second base members, wherein the energy manipulation structure includes proximal and distal articulating structures and at least one spring structure between the articulating structures;
- wherein the articulating structures are ball and socket joints.
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A method for treating a knee joint including a femur and a tibia, comprising:
- implanting a first base member directly in contact with the femur;
- implanting a second base member on the tibia by placing the second base on the tibia and securing the second base in place on the tibia with a plurality of bone screws;
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- configuring an energy manipulation structure between the first and second base members, wherein the energy manipulation structure includes at least one spring structure positioned between the first and second bases and configured to absorb a compressive load normally applied to the knee joint;
- wherein the at least one spring structure is a metallic coil spring.
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