SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE MODULATION

Described herein are various implementations of systems and methods for accessing and modulating tissue (for example, systems and methods for accessing and ablating nerves or other tissue within or surrounding a vertebral body to treat chronic lower back pain). Assessment of vertebral endplate degen...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors DINELLO, Alexandre M, DONOVAN, Brian W, WILLINK, Michael, BAKER, Ray M, MARKS, Michael R, PRUITT, Alexander, EDIDIN, Avram Allan, PATEL, Samit
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
German
Published 20.07.2022
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
Online AccessGet full text

Cover

More Information
Summary:Described herein are various implementations of systems and methods for accessing and modulating tissue (for example, systems and methods for accessing and ablating nerves or other tissue within or surrounding a vertebral body to treat chronic lower back pain). Assessment of vertebral endplate degeneration or defects (e.g., pre-Modic changes) to facilitate identification of treatment sites and protocols are also provided in several embodiments. Several embodiments comprise the use of biomarkers to confirm or otherwise assess ablation, pain relief, efficacy of treatment, etc. Some embodiments include robotic elements for, as an example, facilitating robotically controlled access, navigation, imaging, and/or treatment.
Bibliography:Application Number: EP20200862138