Patent ID: 7827993
Filing Date: 2010-11-09
Classification: A61B,A61G

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for reducing compressive forces on soft tissue disposed between a bone in a subject and a supporting structure, the apparatus comprising: a first bone magnet suitable for implantation into the bone; a second bone magnet suitable for implantation into the bone; a first support structure magnet attached to a base positioned adjacent the supporting structure; a second support structure magnet attached to the base, and means for moving the base with respect to the supporting structure, wherein the first bone magnet and the first support structure magnet are positioned such that a repelling force is produced that acts on the first bone magnet and the first support structure magnet to reduce the compressive force acting on the soft tissues disposed therebetween, and wherein the second bone magnet and the second support structure magnet are arranged such that a repelling force is produced that acts on the second bone magnet and the second support structure magnet to reduce the compressive force acting on the soft tissues disposed therebetween.