Devices for distracting tissue layers of the human spine
US8961609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00293
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods of separating, supporting or both separating and supporting layers of tissue in the human spine. Such methods generally comprise inserting at least one member between layers of tissue in the human spine and changing the configuration of the member to define a support structure between the tissue layers.
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