Method for treating a patient using a cultured connective tissue construct
US7597712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/38
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed to a method of tissue replacement and repair using a cultured bioremodelable connective tissue construct. The invention is specifically directed to a method for repairing annulus fibrosis of the intervertebral disc, after discectomy surgery where the annulus fibrosis has been opened, with a cultured bioremodelable connective tissue construct.
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