APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR VERTEBRAL AUGMENTATION USING LINKED EXPANDABLE BODIES
摘要
<p>Implants and methods for osteopathic augmentation and repositioning of vertebrae may comprise a chain having one or more beads or bodies configured for insertion into a vertebral body. The one or more bodies may be expandable. As the chain is inserted into the vertebral body, it may fill a central portion thereof and can push against the inner sides of the endplates of the vertebral body, thereby providing structural support and tending to restore the vertebral body to its original height. The one or more bodies may have a first configuration dimensioned to pass through a catheter or other introducer, and may expand to a second, larger configuration after insertion into the bone in order to secure the chain within the bone.</p>
申请公布号
WO2007038349(A3)
申请公布日期
2009.07.23
申请号
WO2006US37119
申请日期
2006.09.22
申请人
SYNTHES (USA);SYNTHES GMBH;DUTOIT, CHRISTOF;APPENZELLER, ANDREAS;STOLL, THIERRY;FRIGG, ROBERT;RAUKER, ROBERT
发明人
DUTOIT, CHRISTOF;APPENZELLER, ANDREAS;STOLL, THIERRY;FRIGG, ROBERT;RAUKER, ROBERT