System and method for dynamically stimulating bone growth
US10292831B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/469
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for electrical stimulation in an orthopedic implant that includes at least one implantable component with an implant body, a plurality of electrodes, and implant circuitry is effective to convert an external wireless power transmission to an electrical current and effective to control the plurality of electrodes; and at least one non-implant with a power source, and transmitter circuitry to generate the electromagnetic field that couples with the implant circuitry.
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