Devices and methods for the treatment of spinal disorders
US6689125B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2022 |
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. The present invention provides disc reinforcement therapy (DRT) which involves implanting one or more reinforcement members in and preferably around the annulus of the disc. The reinforcement members may be used to stabilize the annulus and/or compresses a portion of the annulus so as to reduce a bulge and/or close a fissure.
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