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Methods and apparatus for joint distraction
US9526486B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9526486-B2 |
| Application number | US-201514715720-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Publication date | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2016 |
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A method of treating a patient's joint having opposing joint surfaces includes providing an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end and an expandable member near the distal end. The expandable member is positioned in the joint between the joint surfaces and expanded so as to separate the joint surfaces away from one another into a distracted position. The joint is manipulated while in the distracted position so that the joint is distracted and in flexion. A diagnostic or therapeutic procedure is then performed on the joint while maintaining the joint in the flexed and distracted position.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of treating a patient's hip joint, wherein the hip joint comprises a femoral head and an acetabulum having opposing joint surfaces, said method comprising: providing an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end and an expandable member near the distal end, wherein the expandable member is mounted to the elongate member proximal to the distal end of the elongate member; positioning the expandable member in the hip joint between the joint…
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- What does patent US9526486B2 cover?
- A method of treating a patient's joint having opposing joint surfaces includes providing an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end and an expandable member near the distal end. The expandable member is positioned in the joint between the joint surfaces and expanded so as to separate the joint surfaces away from one another into a distracted position. The joint is manipulated while …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Pivot Medical Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/025. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Dec 27 2016 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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