Method for nonsurgical treatment of the intervertebral disc and kit therefor
US6812211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/38
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a method and compositions for treating pathological intervertebral discs comprising the step of delivering an agent that causes chemical crosslinking of the native molecular components of the disc. Supplemental materials which are susceptible to crosslinking by the aforementioned agent are optionally delivered to the disc in order to increase and maintain disc height.
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