Visualization systems, instruments and methods of using the same in spinal decompression procedures
US9675303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/08021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for positioning a treatment instrument in a subject involves positioning a tissue protector of a visualization instrument in an epidural space of the subject. The tissue protector is viewed and positioned in the epidural space using fluoroscopy. A treatment instrument between a first vertebra and a second vertebra and while viewing the tissue protector positioned in the epidural space. A decompression procedure is performed using the treatment instrument.
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