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Method and Apparatus for Joint Laxity Measurements

 

Reference ID:
 OSU-98-27
Inventors:
Paul Borsa, Darold Herling, Eric Sauers
Description:
 Described are force-displacement characteristics to understand the kinematic behavior of the healthy, non-impaired shoulder to derive information concerning joint laxity and stiffness. These two variables are key to the clinical examination of an injured shoulder.  An orthopedic surgeon can use the data to diagnose and treat shoulder injury and effectively treat the problem.
Applications:
 Medical diagnosis and efficacious treatment of shoulder injury. Characterization of glenohumeral joint laxity and stiffness in healthy and clinically unstable shoulders.
License Terms:
 Available on exclusive or non-exclusive terms
Patent Status:
 U.S. Patent 6,551,258 B1 issued April 22, 2003

 

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