| 摘要 |
<p>This invention relates to devices and methods for accessing the spinal epidural space via the neural foramen. In one aspect of this invention, a deflecting conduit needle device (10) is disclosed having an elongated body extending substantially along a first axis. The device has a proximal end and a distal end (12), and a transverse conduit (18), positioned along the distal one-eigth of the device and extending substantially along a second axis, wherein the second axis is positioned at an acute angle relative to the first axis. In another aspect of the invention, a method is disclosed for accessing the spinal epidural space via the neural foramen.</p> |
