Floating patella sensor, knee stabilizer with same and robotic knee testing apparatus with same
US11484254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B34/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A joint manipulation and evaluation apparatus has a mechanism configured to manipulate a first bone of a joint relative to a second bone of the joint. The apparatus has a joint stabilizer arranged to engage the joint and hold the second bone in place as the first bone is manipulated. A sensor is coupled to the joint stabilizer and is configured and arranged to detect residual movement of a clamped portion of the joint relative to the joint stabilizer as the first bone is manipulated.
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