Intervertebral disc treatment apparatus
US9408624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of at least partially removing the nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc comprising the nucleus and an annulus surrounding the nucleus is described. The method comprises the steps of: insonating the nucleus with ultrasound thereby to cause at least partial fragmentation of the nucleus; and extracting at least part of the fragmented nucleus. A system for performing the method is also described.
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