Adjustable multi-volume balloon for spinal interventions

摘要

An inflatable balloon for diagnostics and treatment of diseased discs or fractured bones. The balloon is a multi-volume balloon comprised of a plurality of adjustable and expandable single volumes. Further disclosed are methods of forming, expanding, and implanting the multi-volume balloon for proper placement and stabilization of the diseased discs or fractured bones. Still further disclosed are kits for aligning and stabilizing a bone, disc, or spinal motion segment.

主权项

1. A multi-volume balloon for treating the clinical consequences of degenerative disc disease, vertebral body bone defects, and spinal motion segment instability comprising:
a plurality of single volumes each connected, directly or indirectly, to one another, a fill tube configured to be inserted through the plurality of single volumes, a perforated guide tube contained within the multi-volume balloon and extending through each of the single-volumes, wherein each single volume is individually and independently adjustable and expandable and configured to maintain said individual and independent adjustment and expansion after the fill tube is removed therefrom, such that (a) each single volume can contain a variable volume of contents, and (b) each of the plurality of single volumes can contain the same, or a different, amount and type of contents relative to another single volume.