WO2006119034A3 - Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus Download PDF

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WO2006119034A3
WO2006119034A3 PCT/US2006/016292 US2006016292W WO2006119034A3 WO 2006119034 A3 WO2006119034 A3 WO 2006119034A3 US 2006016292 W US2006016292 W US 2006016292W WO 2006119034 A3 WO2006119034 A3 WO 2006119034A3
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intervertebral disc
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Iii Joseph C Cauthen
Matthew M Burns
Lawrence W Wales
Brian L Dukart
Bradley J Wessman
Rodney L Houfburg
Ishmael Bentley
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Anulex Technologies Inc
Iii Joseph C Cauthen
Matthew M Burns
Lawrence W Wales
Brian L Dukart
Bradley J Wessman
Rodney L Houfburg
Ishmael Bentley
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Priority to EP06758745A priority patent/EP1879532A2/en
Priority to JP2008510074A priority patent/JP2008539870A/en
Priority to AU2006242448A priority patent/AU2006242448A1/en
Priority to DE112006001137T priority patent/DE112006001137T5/en
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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.
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