Sensor and method for spinal monitoring

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7993269
APP PUB NO 20070232958A1
SERIAL NO

11356687

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A sensor for detecting changes in spinal tissue is disclosed. The implantable sensor or surgical instrument includes a sensing element adapted for detecting indicators of tissue health. The sensor is configured for transmitting the tissue data outside of the body. Further a system and method are provided to utilize the sensed tissue properties to treat the patient's condition.

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  • MEDTRONIC, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Donofrio, William T Andover, US 90 16037
Nycz, Jeffrey H Collierville, US 73 5719
Olson,, Jr Stanley Warren Germantown, US 4 101
Tethrake, Steven Collierville, US 8 344

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