Method for performing percutaneous diskectomy using a laser
US5201729A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 1990 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00261
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for performing percutaneous diskectomy using a laser applies a laser beam from the laser to vaporize nucleus pulposus in the nucleus of the herniated disc. The wavelength of the laser beam will vary and depend on the laser system used.
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