Methods for visualizing and treating intervertebral discs

Methods and systems for treating intervertebral discs and other difficult to access sites are provided. The methods include accessing the intervertebral disc with a small gauge access device and viewing a site within the disc with a fiber optic bundle delivered using the access device. The systems i...

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Main Author HOVDA DAVID C
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.07.2004
Edition7
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:Methods and systems for treating intervertebral discs and other difficult to access sites are provided. The methods include accessing the intervertebral disc with a small gauge access device and viewing a site within the disc with a fiber optic bundle delivered using the access device. The systems include a small gauge access device and a fiber optic bundle adapted to be delivered by means of the access device to a target tissue site.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20030735477