Vertebral treatment

US8992523B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Relievant Medsystems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Richard Pellegrino · Rue de l'Église, US
• Paula Papineau · West Bridgewater, US
• John S. Crombie · East Hanover, US
• Samit Patel · San Francisco, US
• Thomas Ryan · Flemington, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 21, 2013
• Grant date: Mar 31, 2015
• Expiry date: Oct 10, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N7/00
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

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 modulation may be performed by a neuromodulation device (e.g., an energy delivery device).