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US 2009/0157184 A1Published application
Method and Apparatus for the Treatment of the Intervertebral Disc Annulus
AssigneeAnulex Technologies, Inc.
InventorsJoseph C. Cauthen III, Matthew M. Burns, Lawrence W. Wales, Brian L. Dukart, Bradley J. Wessman, Rodney L. Houfburg, Ishmael Bentley
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.
Claims22
1-189. (canceled)
A method of treating an intervertebral disc comprising:
- providing a first delivery tool having a proximal portion and a distal portion, the distal portion carrying a treatment device having a first configuration;
- providing at least one second delivery tool having a proximal portion and a distal portion, said delivery tool comprising at least one cannula disposed between said proximal portion and said distal portion, wherein said cannula is capable of delivering adhesive material for affixation of said treatment device to the intervertebral disc tissue;
- introducing the distal portion of the first delivery tool at least partially into the intervertebral disc;
- actuating the first delivery tool, said actuating step causing said treatment device to obtain a second, deployed configuration;
- introducing the distal portion of said at least one second delivery tool at least partially into the intervertebral disc;
- injecting adhesive material through a portion of said cannula and out of the distal portion of said at least one second delivery tool so as to, at least partially, secure said treatment device to the intervertebral disc;
- releasing said treatment device from said delivery tool;
- and,
- removing said delivery tool.
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