CPC A61B 90/06 (2016.02) [A61B 17/7032 (2013.01); A61B 17/7037 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00221 (2013.01); A61B 2017/564 (2013.01); A61B 2090/065 (2016.02)] | 18 Claims |
1. A spinal construct comprising:
a spinal rod;
a setscrew comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion having a tip, the setscrew defining a socket extending through the upper portion and into the lower portion; and
an assembly comprising:
an electronics component having opposite upper and lower sides,
a gauge coupled to the lower side of the electronics component such that the gauge is positioned in the socket, the gauge being configured to measure a force between the setscrew and the spinal rod when the tip engages the spinal rod,
a circuit coupled to the upper side of the electronics component, the circuit being configured to store measurements obtained by the gauge,
a member coupled to the upper side of the electronics component, and
a ring-shaped antenna coupled to the member such that a portion of the antenna engages the upper portion of the setscrew and circumferentially surrounds at least a portion of an exterior of the setscrew.
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