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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2011
Marc Stein, Chandler, AZ (US);
Andrew U. Chase, Chandler, AZ (US);
Marc Stein, Chandler, AZ (US);
Andrew U. Chase, Chandler, AZ (US);
ORTHOSENSOR INC., Dania Beach, FL (US);
Abstract
A measurement tool for measuring a parameter of the muscular-skeletal system is disclosed. The measurement tool includes a sensored head that comprises a first support structure, a second support structure, and a plurality of sensors for measuring load and position of load. The housing for the measurement tool includes a first housing component and a second housing component. The first housing component comprises a handle portion, a shaft portion, and a first support structure. Similarly, the second housing component comprises a handle portion, a shaft portion, and a second support structure. The sensored head includes an interconnect, a sensor guide, sensors, and a load plate. The interconnect and the sensor guide are aligned and retained in the first support structure by a sidewall.