Devices and methods for fracture reduction
US9192397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8855
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a method of creating a curvilinear cavity within a vertebral body or other bony structure. The invention also relates to devices that may be used to perform the steps to create the curvilinear cavity. In one embodiment, a method of forming a curvilinear void in bony structure may include the steps of accessing a bony structure with a cannula, inserting a distal end of a drill device through the cannula and into the bony structure, manipulating the distal end of the drill device to create a curvilinear void in the bony structure, enlarging the void by expansion of a balloon element mounted to the drill device, and deflating the balloon element and removing the drill device from the cannula.
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