ADJUSTABLE ABSORBER DESIGNS FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICE
A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.
1 . An implantable system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint, comprising:
a first attachment structure configured to be implanted on a first member of the joint;
a second attachment structure configured to be implanted on a second member of the joint; and
an energy manipulation device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure;
wherein one or more of the first and second attachment structures are adjustable to alter the character of energy manipulation provided by the system.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second attachment structures are embodied in a base assembly configured to be affixed to a member of the joint.
3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the base assembly includes a first part which is translatable with respect to a second part.