Extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing assemblies having two deflecting members and methods

a technology of mechanical energy absorption and assembly, which is applied in the field of system and method of treating, tissue of the body, can solve the problems of cell death, morphological and cellular damage, subsequent inflammation, etc., and achieve the effect of relieving at least a portion of the load resultant and reducing the load
US20130204378A1Inactive Publication Date: 2013-08-08MOXIMED INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
MOXIMED INC
Publication Date
2013-08-08
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Implantable assemblies for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, and methods of implanting and using. The members of the anatomical joint collectively define a path of motion. An assembly includes a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint; a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a joint joining the first and second components. The first component includes a first flex member and the second component includes a second flex member. The first and second flex members are configured to flex to absorb energy transferred by the members of the anatomical joint.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention is directed towards systems and methods for treating, tissue of a body and more particularly, towards approaches designed to reduce mechanical energy transferred between members forming an anatomical joint.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] An anatomical joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact. They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally. Structural classification is determined by how the bones connect to each other, while functional classification is determined by the degree of movement between the articulating bones. In practice, there is significant overlap between the two types of classifications.

[0003] There are three structural classifications of anatomical joints, namely fibrous or immovable anatomical joints, cartilaginous anatomical joints and synovial anatomical joints. Fibrous / Immovable bones are connected by dense connective tis...

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