Orthopedic implant with sensor communications antenna and associated diagnostics measuring, monitoring, and response system
US8147549B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A diagnostic system is provided that occupies a small area, provides sensing and transmitting of various diagnostic indicia, and with the aid of a healthcare professional, diagnoses and responds to such measurements. In the context of the spine, the diagnostic system comprises a spinal implant situated between two adjacent vertebrae, an antenna for sending and/or receiving signals to and/or from a remote location, a sensor for measuring at least one diagnostic condition, an activating element that has the ability to affect the at least one diagnostic condition, a power source to provide power to the diagnostic system, and a network that electrically connects the antenna, sensor, activating element and battery source.
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