Surgical Mapping Tools & Methods

摘要

A method and apparatus are disclosed for a system that maps the proximal and distal ablation subzones and their respective margins using the tools that are used to access the ablation target wherein the tools have markings to indicate which probe and balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) system or vertebroplasty (VP) system to use. Examples of access tools comprise introducers, stylets, and bone drills. In some embodiments of the system, the probe has a marking indicating which BKP or VP system to use.

主权项

1. A method for performing ablation comprising:
providing a system that comprises
a cannula having a proximal end and a distal end;a stylet maneuverable within the cannula and having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end protrude beyond the distal end of the cannula;at least one ablation probe; anda drill having a proximal portion with one or more markings and a distal portion which extends beyond the distal end of the cannula; using the at least one ablation probe to form the ablation zone substantially between the proximal and distal subzones.