APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSING AND DILATING BONE STRUCTURES USING A NARROW GAUGE CANNULA

摘要

Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for medical treatment comprising bone access and dilatation and/or cavity creation or enlargement using a narrow gauge, preferably 11-gauge or smaller, cannula wherein a catheter/expandable element assembly meeting medical protocols is designed, adapted and fabricated to fit through the interior of the associated 11-gauge or smaller cannula.