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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 29, 2020
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2017
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, TX (US);
John D. Ross, Ovilla, TX (US);
Mikhail L. Samchukov, Coppell, TX (US);
Alexander M. Cherkashin, Flower Mound, TX (US);
TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, Dallas, TX (US);
Abstract
Dynamization devices and methods of use are provided. A dynamization device may comprise first and second modules that are mated together in a substantially cylindrical shape. The outer surface of the first and second modules are connected to deformable rings that may be deformed when a longitudinal force is applied to the first and second modules. The deformation of the rings creates a longitudinal mechanical bias in the device to return it to its original shape. The strength, spring coefficient, and size of the dynamization device can be adjusted depending upon the particular needs of the application.