Systems and methods for performing spinal surgery
US10251681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8858
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for percutaneous loop kyphoplasty is described. An apparatus for the treatment of a targeted vertebral bone fracture includes a first trocar having a first lumen, a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the first trocar is configured for surgical insertion into a vertebral body at a first location, a second trocar having a second lumen, a proximal and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the second trocar is configured for surgical insertion into the vertebral body at a second location, a wire tool that is slidable within the first trocar, a grasper tool that is slidable within the second trocar and is configured to temporarily couple to the wire tool within the vertebral body, and a non-deployable balloon that is advanced through the first or second trocar into the vertebral body to facilitate expansion within the vertebral body.
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