Apparatus and method for assessing laxity of a joint
US10667746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/6835
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for evaluating motions of a joint is provided that is designed for determining stability of an anatomical joint. The apparatus includes a support frame, a fixation assembly for securing a first body segment of a joint, and a displacement assembly mounted to the support frame. The fixation assembly includes an axis of rotation movable relative to the support frame. The displacement assembly includes a first frame pivotably mounted to the support frame and rotatably connected to a first end of the fixation assembly, and a second frame pivotably mounted to the support frame and rotatably connected to a second end of the fixation assembly.
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