Method and apparatus for force redistribution in articular joints
US8597362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30688
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Pathologies of joints arising from improper force distributions are addressed by displacement of targeted connective and muscle tissues surrounding the joint in order to realign force vectors and alter moment arms loading the joint.
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