Method of performing a procedure within a disc
US7879097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00976
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of performing procedures within an intervertebral disc are disclosed. The methods include performing procedures such as implant delivery, tissue manipulation, tissue diagnostics, and therapeutic and diagnostic agent delivery at selected locations within intervertebral discs. In one embodiment, a method includes delivering an anchor and an implant within a functional spinal unit using a surgical device having at least one depth stop.
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