Apparatus and method for stylet-guided vertebral augmentation
US8894658B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stylet-guided balloon vertebroplasty system, as well as methods for bone augmentation using same are provided. In certain embodiments, a pre-curved stylet with an overlying delivery tube may be used to target an approximately centered target site within a bone structure, facilitating direction thereto of an expandable member useful for creating a cavity that may receive curable material to restore bone height and/or to reinforce the bone structure.
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