Dynamic Tensioning System and Method
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1. A device for applying force to a patient'"'"'s tissue, the device comprising:
- (a) two anchoring elements attachable to the tissue;
(b) an elastic element attached to each of the anchoring elements; and
(c) a limiting element that limits extension of the elastic element.
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Abstract
Systems and methods of applying dynamic force to tissues to promote healing. Systems of this invention may be applied to tissue to bolster the tissues, move the tissues, or expand the tissue. Systems of this invention may also include a tension indication feature, allowing measured application of dynamic force to the tissue.
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1. A device for applying force to a patient'"'"'s tissue, the device comprising:
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(a) two anchoring elements attachable to the tissue; (b) an elastic element attached to each of the anchoring elements; and (c) a limiting element that limits extension of the elastic element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A device for applying force to a patient'"'"'s tissue, the device comprising:
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(a) first and second anchoring elements attachable to the tissue; (b) an elastic component comprising two ends, wherein a first end of the elastic component is attached to the first anchoring element; (c) a non-elastic member comprising a marker and two ends, wherein the first end is attached to the second end of the elastic component and wherein the second end is releasably attached to the second anchoring element; and (d) an indicator element comprising first and second indicators, wherein the indicator element is coupled to the first anchoring element. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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