Methods of therapeutically heating a vertebral body to treat back pain
US8361067B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N7/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for modulating intraosseous nerves (e.g., nerves within bone) are provided. For example, the methods and systems described herein may be used to modulate (e.g., denervate, ablate) basivertebral nerves within vertebrae. The modulation of the basivertebral nerves may facilitate treatment of chronic back pain. The systems may include energy delivery probes and bone channeling instruments.
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