Positioning systems and methods for implanting an energy absorbing system
US9526552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30563
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Positioning instruments and related methods are described for implanting an energy absorbing system for treating joints. The positioning instruments and methods allow the energy absorbing system to be positioned at a joint such that the desired motion will occur for the particular design of a particular energy absorbing system which is to be implanted. The positioning instruments include a locating instrument for locating an anatomical feature and a target location for implantation of the energy absorbing system, a verification instrument for verification of the target location, a placement guide for guiding placement of a part of the energy absorbing system, and positioning device for aligning portions of the energy absorbing system.
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