Method and apparatus for augmenting bone
US9247970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1662
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An expandable implant system is configured to increase the height of a target bone, for instance that has been subjected to a compression fracture. The expandable implant system includes an implant assembly that can be inserted into the target bone, and subsequently expanded so as to increase the height of the target bone. The expandable implant system further includes an insertion assembly that is configured to create an insertion channel into the target bone, such that the implant assembly can be inserted in a collapsed configuration into the target bone along the insertion channel, and subsequently expanded.
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