Spinal treatment method and spinal treatment catheter
US10166377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal treatment method and device are provided. The treatment method includes a catheter introduction step of inserting a balloon catheter into a treatment site between nerves extending from a spine, while being bifurcated, and a lesion area that compresses the nerves; and a treatment step of dilating a balloon, on which anti-inflammatory agent is disposed, of the balloon catheter at the treatment site, and applying the anti-inflammatory agent to the treatment site.
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