发明名称 |
METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS |
摘要 |
Apparatus and methods for treating a target tissue by delivering a fluid at a defined temperature to a patient's body. An apparatus of the invention includes a fluid delivery unit for delivering fluid in at least close proximity to the target tissue, an aspiration unit for withdrawing the fluid, and a fluid source unit for providing the fluid at the defined temperature. A method of the invention includes forming a void in at least close proximity to the target tissue, and circulating a preheated fluid through the void, wherein the target tissue undergoes adjustment from body temperature to a treatment temperature due to heat exchange between the fluid and the target tissue. |
申请公布号 |
WO03024506(A2) |
申请公布日期 |
2003.03.27 |
申请号 |
WO2002US29469 |
申请日期 |
2002.09.16 |
申请人 |
ARTHROCARE CORPORATION;HOVDA, DAVID, C.;WOLOSZKO, JEAN |
发明人 |
HOVDA, DAVID, C.;WOLOSZKO, JEAN |
分类号 |
A61B17/00;A61B18/00;A61B18/14;A61B19/00 |
主分类号 |
A61B17/00 |
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