Method and apparatus for altering biomechanics of the shoulder
US10349980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30688
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Selectively placed implants are specifically configured and dimensioned to address pathologies of the shoulder joint arising from improper force distribution. By using appropriately sized and positioned implants as described herein, displacement of targeted connective and muscle tissues acting on the shoulder is accomplished in order to realign force vectors and/or alter moment arms loading the joint to achieve therapeutic effects without cutting bone and with minimal cutting of the connective tissues.
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