Method and apparatus for spinal augmentation
US6899716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/908
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are methods and devices for accessing and treating the spine, while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissue. A device is introduced through tissue, to an access point on the spine. The device is thereafter advanced axially within the spine, from the access point across a treatment zone. Spinal fusion cages, other fusion implants and/or bone growth material is introduced into at least one vertebral body and/or at least one disc space.
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