Systems and methods for vertebral or other bone structure height restoration and stabilization
US8771278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8805
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for stabilizing fractured bone structure having a fractured height includes expanding the bone structure to a restored height greater than the fractured height by transitioning an expandable member inserted into the bone structure from a contracted state to an expanded state. A curable material is delivered into a cavity formed in the bone structure and allowed to harden while the expandable member maintains the bone structure at the restored height. The expandable member is then removed from the bone structure.
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