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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 10, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2011
Marc Stein, Chandler, AZ (US);
Andrew P. Miller, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Jason Addink, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Andrew U. Chase, Chandler, AZ (US);
Marc Stein, Chandler, AZ (US);
Andrew P. Miller, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Jason Addink, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Andrew U. Chase, Chandler, AZ (US);
ORTHOSENSOR INC, Dania Beach, FL (US);
Abstract
At least one embodiment is directed to an insert for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system. The insert can be temporary or permanent. In one embodiment, the insert is prosthetic component for a single compartment of the knee. The insert comprises a support structure and a support structure respectively having an articular surface and a load bearing surface. The height of the insert can be less than 10 millimeters. At least one internal cavity is formed when support structures are coupled together for housing electronic circuitry, sensors, and the power source. The insert includes a flexible articular surface. Flexible articular surface transfers loading to sensors internal to the insert.