Implantable brace for providing joint support

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A61B 17/68 (2006.01) A61B 17/02 (2006.01) A61B 17/80 (2006.01) A61F 2/38 (2006.01)

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CA 2726412

Internal braces (10) and methods of implanting same. A brace can be implanted on one side of a joint, or a pair of braces can be implanted, one on each opposite side of a joint. Each brace supports the joint over at least a portion of its range of motion. Distraction may be provided, or load sharing can be accomplished without distraction. Relative axial rotation of the bones connected by the brace may be permitted. One or more compliant members may be provided in the brace.

L'invention concerne des dispositifs orthopédiques internes (10) et des procédés d'implantation de ceux-ci. Un dispositif orthopédique peut être implanté sur un côté d'une articulation, ou deux dispositifs orthopédiques peuvent être implantés, un sur chaque côté opposé d'une articulation. Chaque dispositif orthopédique supporte l'articulation sur au moins une partie de sa plage de mouvement. Une distraction peut être fournie, ou un partage de charge peut être réalisé sans distraction. Une rotation axiale relative des os reliés par le dispositif orthopédique peut être permise. Un ou plusieurs éléments souples peuvent être fournis dans le dispositif orthopédique.

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