SHEATHS FOR EXTRA-ARTICULAR IMPLANTABLE SYSTEMS
First Claim
1. A method involving a sheath for an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system, comprising:
- implanting the extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system enclosed by a sheath within an interventional site; and
configuring the sheath to protect tissue within the interventional site from articulating movement of the extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system and to exclude moving portions of the extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system from tissue within the interventional site.
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Abstract
Various embodiments are directed to a sheath for covering one or more components of an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system. The sheath is generally an elongated structure having an inner space extending the length thereof. In use, the sheath can exclude the energy absorbing system from surrounding tissue and facilitate creating a capsule for its operation. Materials and dimensions are selected to achieve these purposes. The ends of the sheath include various attachment mechanisms for securing the sheath to one or more components of an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system.
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36 Claims
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1. A method involving a sheath for an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system, comprising:
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implanting the extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system enclosed by a sheath within an interventional site; and configuring the sheath to protect tissue within the interventional site from articulating movement of the extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system and to exclude moving portions of the extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system from tissue within the interventional site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A sheath for an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system, the sheath comprising:
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an elongated body having an inner diameter and an outer diameter, the elongated body having a first end and a second end; a first attachment structure, the first attachment structure attaching the first end to a first component of the extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system; and a second attachment structure, the second attachment structure attaching the second end to a second component of the extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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7. wherein the sheath protects and excludes tissue surrounding the extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system from movement of the system by forming a capsule.
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26. A sheath for an extra-articular implantable system, comprising:
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a body, the body including a first portion displaced from a second portion, the first and second portions being configured to be attached to the extra-articular implantable system; wherein the body is configured to provide a space to accommodate articulation of components forming the extra-articular implantable system. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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