Constrained balloon disc sizer

An intradisc sizer is provided. The intradisc sizer includes a constrained expandable member, a longitudinal element, and a dispensing device. A fluid may be used to inflate the constrained expandable member, which is placed in an intradiscal space. Methods of using the intradisc sizer and implantin...

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Main Author FRANCIS TOM J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 13.09.2007
Subjects
BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS
DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF,TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, E.G. STENTS
DIAGNOSIS
FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS
FIRST-AID KITS
FOMENTATION
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES
PROSTHESES
SURGERY
TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS
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Summary:An intradisc sizer is provided. The intradisc sizer includes a constrained expandable member, a longitudinal element, and a dispensing device. A fluid may be used to inflate the constrained expandable member, which is placed in an intradiscal space. Methods of using the intradisc sizer and implanting a spinal implant, and a kit containing the intradisc sizer, also are provided.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20060349279