Apparatus and methods for spine and sacroiliac joint repair
AssigneeConventus Orthopaedics, Inc.
InventorsJonathan Berndt, Steve D. Kruse, Todd A. Krinke, Michael P. Brenzel, Paul Hindrichs
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods for treating a spinal body having an interior. The method may include augmenting a height of the spinal body by radially expanding a first mesh cage in the interior. The method may include removing the first cage from the interior. The method may include supporting the spinal body in an elevated position by radially expanding a second mesh cage in the interior. The method may also include surgically enclosing the second cage in the interior.
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A method for treating a spinal body having an interior, the method comprising:
- augmenting a height of the spinal body by radially expanding a first mesh cage in the interior;
- removing the first cage from the interior;
- supporting the spinal body in an elevated position by radially expanding a second mesh cage in the interior;
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- surgically enclosing the second cage in the interior.
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