Intervertebral nucleus and annulus implants and method of use thereof
US9039769B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention encompasses devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized intervertebral discs to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. Specifically, the invention encompasses intervertebral nucleus and annulus implants that are resistant to migration in and/or expulsion from an intervertebral disc space. The invention further encompasses kits including the implantable devices of the invention and associated delivery tools to treat annular and nuclear tissue.
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