Methods and apparatus for treating vertebral fractures
US9295509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3454
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for treating bones, including, in one or more embodiments, methods and apparatus for treatment of vertebral fractures that include a containment assembly for cement containment and/or a balloon assembly for maintaining vertebral height. Methods for treating a bone comprising: creating a cavity in the bone; inserting a containment jacket into the cavity; inserting a balloon into the containment jacket; inflating the balloon; and introducing a filler material into the containment jacket with isolation of the balloon from the filler material.
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