Biological Disc Graft and Method for Relief of Lower Back Pain and Joint Pain
OwnerDonald Steven Corenmaninventor
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Abstract
The invention provides a method of making a biological disc graft. In one embodiment, the biological disc graft is useful for treating back or neck pain. In one embodiment, the biological disc graft is useful for treating any joint pain. The invention also provides a method of implanting said biological disc graft in a way that is minimally invasive and less dangerous.
Claims19
A biological disc graft, comprising:
- a first and a second bone endplate;
- and
- a fibrocartilage layer positioned between the first and the second bone endplate.
A method for making a biological disc graft, the method comprising:
- isolating a pubic symphysis joint containing fibrocartilage from a cadaver, such that the fibrocartilage includes a portion of bone on both sides of the fibrocartilage;
- milling the isolated joint to a desired thickness and shape;
- and
- decellularizing the isolated joint.
A kit for treating back, neck, or joint pain, the kit comprising at least one biological disc graft having a first and a second bone endplate and a fibrocartilage layer positioned between the first and second bone endplates;
- and at least one biological disc graft having one bone endplate and a fibrocartilage layer positioned adjacent to the one bone endplate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.