Magnetic array implant and prosthesis

作者: Jr. Edward R. Hyde

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关键词: ImplantBiomedical engineeringMagnetMechanical energyRotationMaterials scienceMagnetic fieldRelative motionMagnetic energy

摘要: The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for stabilizing and, or maintaining adjacent bone portions in predetermined desired relationships constraining one, two three-dimensional motion rotation of the portions. More particularly, magnetic with at least arrays (400, 500), each including magnets (402A, 402B 502) arranged a manner array (400 500) generating field therearound. Once implanted secured portions, provides interacting fields area transduces energy into mechanical and/or potential energy, thereby reproducing functionally anatomic anatomically advantageous arrangement also orthopedic prosthesis constrain relative between various dimensions.