Nuclear implant
US8652209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A process for nucleotomy of an intervertebral disk to create a nuclear space and a method for replacing a nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disk after a nucleotomy are provided. The methods position a nuclear implant between two overlying and underlying vertebrae of a spine segment in the form of one or more continuous wire arranged as a stack of helices inside the nuclear space.
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