发明名称 |
Methods and devices for spinal disc annulus reconstruction and repair |
摘要 |
The present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair with and without the use of a patch or stent. The methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and/or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures. |
申请公布号 |
US9114025(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.08.25 |
申请号 |
US201113171625 |
申请日期 |
2011.06.29 |
申请人 |
KRT Investors, Inc. |
发明人 |
Cauthen, III Joseph C.;Burns Matthew M.;Wales Lawrence W.;Dukart Brian L.;Wessman Bradley J.;Houfburg Rodney L.;Burmeister Paul |
分类号 |
A61F2/46;A61F2/44;A61B17/04;A61B17/06;A61B17/064;A61B17/115;A61B17/00;A61F2/00;A61F2/30;A61F2/28 |
主分类号 |
A61F2/46 |
代理机构 |
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP |
代理人 |
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP |
主权项 |
1. A method of treating a defect of an intervertebral disc, comprising:
inserting an anchor into tissue in a first location proximate to the defect; inserting a second anchor into the tissue in a second location proximate to the defect, and wherein the first and second anchors are connected to each other by an elongate element; and adjusting a length of the elongate element by wrapping the elongate element on a tool; and locking the elongate element after tensioning the elongate element. |
地址 |
Trophy Club TX US |