Suture-based orthopedic joint device delivery methods
US8298289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0058
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and treatments for various joint conditions include a resilient elongate orthopedic device inserted into a joint space using a suture. The suture is passed through the joint space and used to pull the orthopedic device into the joint space. The suture may be using a percutaneously inserted needle or other type of needle-based delivery instrument. The resilient elongate orthopedic device may be restrained to a reduced profile that permits minimally invasive implantation, but assume an enlarged profile when positioned at an implantation site.
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