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Method and apparatus for use of a non-invasive expandable implant

  • US 7,485,149 B1
  • Filed: 10/06/2003
  • Issued: 02/03/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/06/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A non-invasive expandable bone device adapted to be in a first bone portion of a patient that is capable of using growth of a second bone portion to elongate the first bone portion, the device comprising:

  • a bone replacement configured to be secured to the first bone portion;

    an anchoring member configured to be secured to the second bone portion; and

    a connection system including a cable that connects said bone replacement to said anchoring member, wherein said connection system is configured to expand said bone replacement in response to a force exerted by said anchoring member due to the growth of the second bone portion,wherein said bone replacement includes an articulable joint that connects the first bone portion to the second bone portion.

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