Method of reducing spinal implant migration
AssigneeIntrinsic Therapeutics, Inc.
InventorsGregory Lambrecht, Robert Moore, Jacob Einhorn
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Abstract
Devices for implantation into an intervertebral disc can include a membrane support member to augment a disc having a defect. A defect in the anulus of a disc can be repaired using a prosthesis such as a barrier. The barrier can include a sealant and an enlarger. The barrier can be implanted into the disc using a delivery cannula, an advancer and at least one control filament to control the positioning of the barrier. A stiffening element can be included within the barrier to impart stiffness to the barrier. The support member can also be connected to an anchor.
Claims10
A method of reducing implant migration within a spine comprising:
- selecting an implantation site within a spine, wherein said spine has a first spinal region and a second spinal region,
- wherein said first spinal region is characterized by a mobility or a curvature that is greater than said second spinal region;
- providing an implant, wherein said implant has a first implant region and a second implant region,
- wherein said first implant region and said second implant region are contiguous,
- wherein said first implant region is more flexible than said second implant region;
- implanting said first implant region in the first spinal region;
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- implanting said second implant region in the second spinal region, thereby reducing migration of the implant within the spine.
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