STRENGTH AND FATIGUE LIFE IMPROVEMENTS FOR ACTIVE BONE AND JOINT STABILIZATION DEVICES

Bone and joint stabilization devices or systems are described that include multiple-layer bodies. The approach offers dramatically improved fatigue life as compared to one-piece spring members that are otherwise similar or comparable. Coordinated improved-strength anchor embodiments, anchor loading...

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Hauptverfasser: Becking, Frank P, Castro, Carlos, Sharpe, Roger William, Stecco, Kathryn A, Campbell, Damon Covell
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Zusammenfassung:Bone and joint stabilization devices or systems are described that include multiple-layer bodies. The approach offers dramatically improved fatigue life as compared to one-piece spring members that are otherwise similar or comparable. Coordinated improved-strength anchor embodiments, anchor loading tools and methods of use are also described.