Patent ID: 9011499
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for treating scoliosis comprising: implanting an expandable telescoping rod subcutaneously within a subject, the expandable telescoping rod disposed on a posterior of the spine of the subject, wherein the expandable telescoping rod is in a curved state when it is secured to the spine, and configured to be implanted by securing a first end of the expandable telescoping rod at a first location on the subject's spine and securing a second, opposing end of the expandable telescoping rod at a second location on the subject's spine, the expandable telescoping rod comprising a hollow outer sleeve and an inner sleeve coaxially disposed in the outer sleeve along a common longitudinal axis and wherein the hollow outer sleeve and inner sleeve are configured to limit rotational movement between the hollow outer sleeve and inner sleeve, the expandable telescoping rod further comprising an energy receiving element disposed on or in one of the hollow outer sleeve and inner sleeve, wherein the energy receiving element is configured to convert energy received by the energy receiving element from an external hand-held device located near the subject to telescopic movement of the expandable telescoping rod, and wherein the external hand-held device is configured to convey energy to the energy receiving element.