Methods and apparatus for reconstructing the anulus fibrosus
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
N/A
Issued Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Nov 17, 2006
filing date -
Sep 2, 2005
priority date (Note) -
Abandoned
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
Methods and devices for fixing a defect in the anulus fibrosus of a patient. The devices include first and second vertical components extending from the middle region of the horizontal component, each of the first and second vertical components having a width and an end. The middle region of the horizontal component of the device blocks the defect in the anulus fibrosus. The first vertical component is attached to the upper vertebra and the second vertical component is attached to the lower vertebra. The horizontal component can be positioned beneath a layer of the posterior longitudinal ligament.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully