Ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus

Details Ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus Ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus

2005-03-31

2008-11-04

Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3772)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S005000, C602S032000, C128S845000, C128S869000, C128S874000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07445608

ABSTRACT:
An ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus are implemented to achieve a desired minimum level of residual cushioning in response to a biasing force applied to the associated apparatus tensioning and/or compression mechanism(s). The ambulatory spinal unloading apparatus may further include a treatment system to provide desired levels of nerve and/or muscle stimulation in addition to hot and/or cold elements to provide further therapeutic effects as desired or necessary.

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