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Adjustable orthopedic implant and method for treating an orthopedic condition in a subject
US9095437B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9095437-B2 |
| Application number | US-58346209-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Publication date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
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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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What is claimed is: 1. A method comprising: detecting, via one or more sensors, a change in at least one of strain, pressure, or position of at least one orthopedic structure of a mammalian subject physically coupled to an adjustment mechanism of an indwelling orthopedic implant, the adjustment mechanism consisting of tension band wiring in combination with one or more of pins, screws, or intramedullary nails or rods; transcutaneously reporting, via one or more transceivers, inf…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9095437B2 cover?
- 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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- Boyden Edward S, Della Rocca Gregory J, Hyde Roderick A, and 5 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/30. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 04 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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