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In-vivo orthopedic implant diagnostic device for sensing load, wear, and infection

  • US 7,097,662 B2
  • Filed: 08/25/2004
  • Issued: 08/29/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for providing in vivo diagnostics of loads, wear, and infection in orthopedic implants, said device comprising:

  • at least one load sensor associated with said implant, said at least one load sensor for generating an output signal in response to and indicative of normal and transverse loads being applied to said implant; and

    at least one temperature sensor associated with said implant, said at least one temperature sensor for generating an output signal in response to and indicative of a temperature proximate said implant; and

    at least one vibration sensor associated with said implant, said at least one vibration sensor for generating an output signal in response to and indicative of a vibration proximate said implant; and

    at least one signal processing device operatively coupled with said at least one load, temperature, and vibration sensor, said at least one signal processing device being operable to receive said output signal from said at least one load, temperature, and vibration sensor and to transmit a signal corresponding with said output signal.

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