Internal braces (10) and methods of implanting same. A brace can be implanted on one side of a joint, or a pair of braces can be implanted, one on each opposite side of a joint. Each brace supports the joint over at least a portion of its range of motion. Distraction may be provided, or load sharing can be accomplished without distraction. Relative axial rotation of the bones connected by the brace may be permitted. One or more compliant members may be provided in the brace.
申请公布号
CA2726412(A1)
申请公布日期
2009.12.23
申请号
CA20092726412
申请日期
2009.06.19
申请人
MOXIMED, INC.
发明人
GABRIEL, STEFAN;CLIFFORD, ANTON G.;LOWE, DAVID;O'CONNELL, MARY;LANDRY, MICHAEL;SLONE, CLINTON N.;REGALA, ALAN C.;SIDOW, KEVIN;DREMEL, ERIC;MAKOWER, JOSHUA