IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0392731
(2003-03-19)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Anulex Technologies, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
56 인용 특허 :
106 |
초록
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A surgical method of repair and reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, incorporating suture closure, or stent insertion and fixation, designed to reduce the failure rate of conventional surgical procedures on the spinal discs. The design of th
A surgical method of repair and reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, incorporating suture closure, or stent insertion and fixation, designed to reduce the failure rate of conventional surgical procedures on the spinal discs. The design of the spinal disc annulus stent allows ingrowth of normal cells of healing in an enhanced fashion strengthening the normal reparative process.
대표청구항
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I claim: 1. A method for treating an intervertebral disc having an aperture in the annulus fibrosus, wherein the aperture provides a pathway for the migration of intradiscal material from the subannular space, the method comprising the steps of: inserting a hinged device through the aperture in a f
I claim: 1. A method for treating an intervertebral disc having an aperture in the annulus fibrosus, wherein the aperture provides a pathway for the migration of intradiscal material from the subannular space, the method comprising the steps of: inserting a hinged device through the aperture in a first collapsed configuration and causing or allowing the device to expand into a second configuration within the subannular space whereby said device at least partially spans said aperture, thereby resisting the migration of intradiscal material through the aperture. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the device is comprised at least in part of a shape memory material. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the device is comprised at least in part of a biocompatible material. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein said device is comprised at least in part from a biocompatible membrane. 5. The method of claim 3, wherein said device is comprised at least in part from a biocompatible fabric. 6. The method of claim 3, wherein the device is comprised at least in part from a biocompatible mesh. 7. The method of claim 6, wherein the biocompatible mesh is a fibrous mesh. 8. The method of claim 3, wherein the device is comprised at least in part from a biocompatible sheet. 9. The method of claim 1, wherein the device is at least in part bioabsorbable. 10. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of treating the annulus tissue surrounding the aperture to reduce the relative motion thereof. 11. The method of claim 10, further comprising the step of reapproximating the aperture. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the device further comprises at least one element for reapproximating the aperture. 13. The method of claim 1, wherein the device further comprises at least one fixation element for attaching the device to the annulus. 14. The method of claim 1, wherein the aperture is pathologic. 15. The method of claim 1, wherein the aperture is formed at least in part by a surgical incision. 16. A method for treating an intervertebral disc having an aperture in the annulus fibrosus, wherein the method of claim 1 is performed following discectomy. 17. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of applying sutures to acutely stabilize said device. 18. The method of claim 1, wherein said device is comprised at least in part from a polymeric material. 19. The method of claim 18, wherein the device is comprised at least in part from a polymeric sheet. 20. The method of claim 18, wherein the device is comprised at least in part from a polymeric fabric. 21. The method of claim 18, wherein the device is comprised at least in part from a polymeric mesh. 22. The method of claim 18, wherein the device is comprised at least in part from polymeric fibers. 23. The method of claim 1, wherein said device is applied at least in part in said aperture. 24. The method of claim 23, wherein said device comprises a filler material. 25. The method of claim 24, wherein said filler is at least in part form-fitting. 26. The method of claim 24, wherein said filler is at least in part non-form-fitting. 27. The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of placing sutures at about equal distances along the sides of the aperture. 28. The method of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the device comprises a biodegradable or bioresorbable material. 29. The method of claim 28, wherein the biodegradable or bioresorbable material comprises a mesh. 30. The method of claim 28, wherein the biodegradable material comprises a sheet. 31. The method of claim 1, wherein the device is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of expandable polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), a material to facilitate regeneration of disc tissue, and a hygroscopic material. 32. The method of claim 31, wherein the material to facilitate tissue growth comprises a bioactive silica based material. 33. The method of claim 31, wherein the material to facilitate tissue growth comprises a growth factor. 34. The method of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the device is porous. 35. The method of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the device is non-porous.
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