Joint endoprosthesis with ambient condition sensing

Details Joint endoprosthesis with ambient condition sensing Joint endoprosthesis with ambient condition sensing

2007-03-13

2007-03-13

Goins, Davetta W. (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S539240, C340S581000, C600S030000, C600S340000, C600S549000, C128S903000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10813803

ABSTRACT:
A system for monitoring the ambient conditions of a mammalian joint, and particularly a joint that has been instrumented with a joint endoprosthesis includes a sensor supported by a component of the joint endoprosthesis. The system includes a transmission element that is also supported within the body of the patient, preferably within the endoprosthesis. The transmission element transmits a signal indicative of the sensed ambient condition within the instrumented joint. For example, the sensor can be a temperature sensor used to evaluate the temperature within a joint, such as a hip joint, during activity or exercise by the patient.

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