Methods of distracting tissue layers of the human spine
US7670374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00293
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of separating and/or supporting layers of tissue in the human spine. Such methods generally comprise inserting at least a distal end portion of a guide member between layers of tissue in the human spine wherein the distal end portion defines a predetermined shape. A distraction device is advanced over at least the distal end portion of the guide member so that the distraction device substantially assumes the predetermined shape of the distal end portion of the guide member to form a support structure between the tissue layers that separates and/or supports the tissue layers.
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