Skeletal manipulation method

摘要

A method of treating scoliosis in a subject includes securing a scoliosis treatment device to first and second locations on the subject's skeletal system, the scoliosis treatment device including a first portion, a second portion moveably mounted relative to the first portion, and an adjustment device disposed on the device and configured to change a distraction force between the first location and the second location, the adjustment device including a rotationally mounted magnetic element configured to move the second portion relative to the first portion in response to rotation of the magnetic element. An external adjustment device is provided external to the subject and is able to adjust the distraction force between the first location and second location.

主权项

1. A method of treating scoliosis comprising:
securing a scoliosis treatment device to first and second locations on a subject's skeletal system, the scoliosis treatment device comprising a first portion, a second portion moveably mounted relative to the first portion, and an adjustment device disposed on the device and configured to change a distraction force between the first location and the second location, the adjustment device comprising a rotationally mounted magnetic element, wherein the scoliosis treatment device is configured to be non-invasively adjusted by an external adjustment device external to the subject, the external adjustment device comprising first and second rotating magnetic fields rotating about separate axes, the first and second rotating magnetic fields being disposed on the same side of the subject's body, wherein rotating the first and second magnetic fields of the external adjustment device increases the distraction force between the first location and second location.