Patent ID: 6678562
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
Apparatus for treatment of fractures, osteotomies, soft tissue injuries, and reconstructive surgery using an electromagnetic field, comprising:an external fixation device for stabilization of a selected portion of a patient, wherein the external fixation device includes at least two insulated stabilizing devices operable to direct a current from the external fixation device to a respective patient interface associated with each of the stabilizing devices; the at least two stabilizing devices coated with an electrically non-conductive material; a tissue/bone growth stimulator having a housing attached to and forming an integral component of the external fixation device; a respective insulating coupler conducting the current between the housing and one of the stabilizing devices; and the tissue/bone growth stimulator operable to provide the electromagnetic field by directing the current between the housing and at least one inductive transducer provided on one of the at least two insulated stabilizing devices to stimulate growth of bone and tissue.