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Knee joint load measuring instrument and joint prosthesis

  • US 5,197,488 A
  • Filed: 04/05/1991
  • Issued: 03/30/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A system for measuring forces applied to a joint prosthesis and adapted to be located between a first bone and a second bone that form an articulation joint, the system comprising:

  • a first member adapted to be attached to an outer surface of the first bone;

    a second member adapted to be attached to an outer surface of the second bone; and

    a transducer interposed and engaging the first member and the second member and having a plurality of spaced-apart force sensors on the transducer for measuring forces exerted between the first member and the second member as the joint is articulated, wherein each force sensor provides a representative force output signal.

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