Inflatable multi-chambered devices and methods of treatment using the same

摘要

Inflatable multi-chambered devices are provided for repairing or replacing spinal discs and distracting neighboring vertebral elements. Also included are cushioning devices that may be used in a joint replacement device cushioning system. Further included are kits and systems that include such devices, methods for making such devices, and methods of treating patients in need of such devices. Examples further include cosmetic augmentation and restoration devices.

主权项

1. A surgical method comprising:
providing an implant, wherein the implant includes a deflated configuration and an inflated configuration whereby at least a portion of the implant is expanded to a size greater than in the deflated configuration; inserting the implant into a disc space of a patient in the deflated configuration; and inflating the implant within the disc space of the patient, wherein the implant comprises at least three chambers arranged side-by-side and a filling manifold for providing access to at least one of the chambers in order to provide a filling material therein, and wherein the at least three chambers comprise adjacent concentric hollow cylindrical tube chambers.