Adjustable orthopedic implant and method for treating an orthopedic condition in a subject
US9095437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic implant is described including at least one adjustment mechanism configured for securing to at least one orthopedic structure of a subject, and at least one motor operatively connected to the at least one adjustment mechanism, wherein the at least one motor is configured to move the at least one adjustment mechanism in at least three degrees of freedom.
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