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Device for external fixation strut measurement and real-time feedback

A feedback device and real-time feedback technology, applied to external fixators, fixators, etc., can solve problems such as patient care setbacks

Pending Publication Date: 2021-08-24
SMITH & NEPHEW PLC +2
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Adjustments to pillars of non-adherence to prescriptions can cause major setbacks in patient care

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[0075] Apparatuses, systems, and methods for providing real-time feedback on strut length of an external fixator are provided. Real-time feedback can ensure that the length of each strut is correctly adjusted according to the predetermined prescription, which can be used to promote fracture alignment. Real-time feedback can be provided by a device that can be attached to the pole and transmit the linear distance measurement wirelessly to, for example, a user device. As the individual is adjusting the length of the strut, an indication of whether the adjusted length of the strut is correct may be presented to the individual in real time. Once the correct strut length is achieved, the device can be detached and attached to the next strut of the external fixator. In this way, each strut of the external fixator can be adjusted to an appropriate length following a predetermined prescription. Additionally, the device can identify each strut being adjusted. Additionally, measureme...

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The invention discloses strut measurement and feedback device and corresponding systems and methods for use with an external fixator. The strut measurement and feedback device can be attached to a strut of an external fixator. The strut measurement and feedback device can confirm that the strut measurement and feedback device is attached to a proper strut to be adjusted. The strut measurement and feedback device can provide real-time feedback to an individual as the length of the strut is being adjusted to ensure the length adjustment complies with a prescription for the length of the strut. As a result, a patient can more effectively comply with the prescription as adjustments to the strut are made over time, thereby improving the likelihood of successful bone alignment.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application is a pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62 / 799,132, filed January 31, 2019, entitled "Device for External Fixation Strut Measurement and Real-Time Feedback" No., and claiming the benefit of its filing date, and is entitled "Device for External Fixation Strut Measurement and Real-Time Feedback" filed on March 8, 2019 62 / 815,475, and claiming the benefit of its filing date, are incorporated by reference in their entirety into this application. technical field [0003] The present disclosure relates generally to orthopedic devices, systems and methods for facilitating bone fracture alignment, and in particular to a strut measurement device for use with external fixators to provide real-time feedback on length adjustments to struts to ensure Adjust the length according to the predetermined prescription. Background technique [0004] Every year people suffer broken bones. In many cas...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61B17/62A61B17/66
CPCA61B17/62A61B17/66
Inventor 查尔斯·霍蒂斯约翰尼·梅森安德鲁·诺布利特P·贝尔N·K·格鲁辛J·费兰特
Owner SMITH & NEPHEW PLC
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