Method and apparatus for injecting an elastic spinal implant
US5800549A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4694
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for injecting an elastic spinal implant into a cavity in a spinal disc so as to treat disc degeneration are given. The method and apparatus can be used in a variety of surgical approaches with respect to the patient. An elastic spinal nucleus prosthesis is very quickly inserted into the cavity through a small opening in the disc so that permanent deformation of the prosthesis is avoided.
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