Devices and methods for the treatment of spinal disorders
US6402750B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4435
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for treating a damaged intervertebral disc to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. Dynamic bias devices and reinforcement devices are disclosed, which may be used individually or in combination, to eliminate nerve impingement associated with the damaged disc, and/or to reinforce the damaged disc, while permitting relative movement of the vertebrae adjacent the damaged disc.
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