Expandable porous mesh bag device and methods of use for reduction, filling, fixation, and supporting of bone
US7226481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00353
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides a method of correcting numerous bone abnormalities including bone tumors and cysts, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, tibial plateau fractures and compression fractures of the spine. The abnormality may be corrected by first accessing and boring into the damaged tissue or bone and reaming out the damaged and/or diseased area using any of the presently accepted procedures or the damaged area may be prepared by expanding a bag within the damaged bone to compact cancellous bone. After removal and/or compaction of the damaged tissue the bone must be stabilized.
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