Skeletal manipulation method
US8057472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating scoliosis in a subject includes securing a scoliosis treatment device to first and second locations on the subject's skeletal system, the scoliosis treatment device including a first portion, a second portion moveably mounted relative to the first portion, and an adjustment device disposed on the device and configured to change a distraction force between the first location and the second location, the adjustment device including a rotationally mounted magnetic element configured to move the second portion relative to the first portion in response to rotation of the magnetic element. An external adjustment device is provided external to the subject and is able to adjust the distraction force between the first location and second location.
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