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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 2024
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2022
Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Arvin Chang, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
Scott Pool, Laguna Hills, CA (US);
Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Audubon, PA (US);
Abstract
According to some embodiments, systems and methods of ultrasonic detection of implantable medical device distraction are provided. The system includes a first elongate member and a second elongate member. The first elongate member has a first end that is configured to be attached to a first location on the skeletal system of a subject, a second end, and at least one landmark identifiable using ultrasound. The second elongate member has a first end that is movably coupled to the second end of the first elongate member, a second end configured to be attached to a second location on the skeletal system, and at least one landmark identifiable using ultrasound. Movement of the first elongate member in relation to the second elongate member causes a corresponding movement of the at least one first landmark in relation to the at least one second landmark which can be detected using ultrasound.