Extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing assemblies having a tension member, and methods
US8523948B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/38
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable assemblies/devices and methods are provided for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an articulating anatomical joint, wherein the members collectively define a path of motion. Assemblies/devices are provided with a first component configured to be attached to a first anatomical member of the anatomical joint, a second component configured to be attached to a second anatomical member of the anatomical joint; and a tension member joining the first and second components. The tension member is placed under tension to absorb energy transferred by the anatomical members when the first component is attached to the first anatomical member and the second component is attached to the second anatomical member and a distance between locations of attachment of the first and second components becomes smaller then an implant-defined distance between the locations.
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