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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 17, 2006
William T. Donofrio, Andover, MN (US);
Jeffrey H. Nycz, Collierville, TN (US);
Steven Tethrake, Collierville, TN (US);
Stanley Warren Olson, Jr., Germantown, TN (US);
William T. Donofrio, Andover, MN (US);
Jeffrey H. Nycz, Collierville, TN (US);
Steven Tethrake, Collierville, TN (US);
Stanley Warren Olson, Jr., Germantown, TN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A sensor for detecting changes in spinal tissue is disclosed. The implantable sensor or surgical instrument includes a sensing element adapted for detecting indicators of tissue health. The sensor is configured for transmitting the tissue data outside of the body. Further a system and method are provided to utilize the sensed tissue properties to treat the patient's condition.