METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF THE INTERVERTEBRAL DISC ANNULUS

The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure...

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Main Authors DUKART, BRIAN, L, HOUFBURG, RODNEY, L, CAUTHEN, JOSEPH, C., III, BURNS, MATTHEW, M, WESSMAN, BRADLEY, J, BENTLEY, ISHMAEL, WALES, LAWRENCE, W
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LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 23.01.2008
Subjects
BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS
DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF,TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, E.G. STENTS
FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS
FIRST-AID KITS
FOMENTATION
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES
PROSTHESES
TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS
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Summary:The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20060758745