Methods of performing procedures in the spine
US7014633B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are methods of 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. In one application, the access point is on the anterior surface of the spine, and, in another application, the access point is on the posterior surface of the spine. The lumen created through the spine across the treatment zone may be either substantially linear, or curved.
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