Means for inserting instrumentation for a percutaneous diskectomy using a laser
US5242439A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 1991 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2011 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An elongated tube for inserting instrumentation during a percutaneous diskectomy using a laser introduces an optical guide into the nucleus of a herniated disc. The optical guide is disposed along the elongated tube and guides a laser beam. The laser beam which is guided by the optical guide is not aligned with at least a portion of the elongated tube.
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