Method and apparatus for altering biomechanics of articular joints

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9931136
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15017098

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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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Deem, Mark Mountain View, US 159 17294
Gifford,, III Hanson S Woodside, US 178 7758
Shenoy, Vivek Redwood City, US 41 1861

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