Interspinous distraction devices and associated methods of insertion
US7918875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0256
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In various embodiments, the present invention provides a plurality of novel interspinous distraction devices and associated methods of insertion. The interspinous distraction devices of the present invention are designed and configured to effectively treat such conditions as lumbar spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease. Advantageously, the interspinous distraction devices of the present invention may be inserted through conventional open procedures, typically requiring a relatively large incision and a general anesthetic, or through novel minimally-invasive procedures, typically requiring only a local anesthetic. These novel minimally-invasive procedures and related enabling devices are also disclosed and described herein.
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