Method and apparatus for altering biomechanics of the articular joints

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9114016
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14175813

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Pathology of the human knee can arise from excessive and/or uneven loading of regions within the joint. Methods and apparatus are disclosed that enable displacement of soft tissue around the knee, without displacing or severing bone thereby altering the mechanical load distribution within the joint in a less invasive manner than previous techniques.

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  • THE FOUNDRY, LLC

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Gifford,, II Hanson S Woodside, US 2 121
Shenoy, Vivek Redwood City, US 41 1864

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