CA2424553A1 - Apparatus and method for assessing loads on adjacent bones - Google Patents

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CA2424553A1
CA2424553A1 CA002424553A CA2424553A CA2424553A1 CA 2424553 A1 CA2424553 A1 CA 2424553A1 CA 002424553 A CA002424553 A CA 002424553A CA 2424553 A CA2424553 A CA 2424553A CA 2424553 A1 CA2424553 A1 CA 2424553A1
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Aaron J. Fleischman
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Lisa Ferrara
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Abstract

An apparatus (10) that utilizes microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology to provide an in vivo assessment of loads on adjacent bones (24 and 26) comprises a body (34) for insertion between the adjacent bones. At least one sensor (42) is associated with the body (34). The sensor (42) generates an output signal in response to and indicative of a load being applied to the body (34) through the adjacent bones (24 and 26). A telemetric device (40) is operatively coupled with the sensor (42). The telemetric device (40) is operable to receive the output signal from the sensor (42) and to transmit an EMF signal dependent upon the output signal. According to various aspects of the invention, the sensor comprises a pressure sensor (42), a load cell (320), and/or at least one strain gauge (142).
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