Method for measuring patellofemoral forces

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PATENT NO 5425775
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08146603

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A method and apparatus for measuring the forces acting on a patella includes a patella sensor comprising a sensor, a sensor cover, and a plurality of strain gages. The sensor cover is attached to the sensor and has an outer surface that is in contact with a femoral insert. The sensor cover transmits the forces acting on its outer surface to the sensor. The sensor has a plurality of strain gages mounted thereon to measure the forces acting on the sensor cover. The sensor is mounted to a resected patella. The measured forces are then used to obtain loading and boundary limits for the design of patellofemoral prosthetic components.

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N K BIOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING COMPANYP O BOX 26335 A CORP OF MN MINNEAPOLIS MN 55426

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Kaufman, Kenton El Cajon, CA 3 158
Kovacevic, Nebojsa Plymouth, MN 16 1088

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