Method and apparatus for the treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9095442
APP PUB NO 20120116520A1
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13355926

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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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KRT INVESTORS INC2510 STRATHFIELD LANE TROPHY CLUB TX 76262

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bentley, Ishmael Eagan, US 36 2807
Burns, Matthew M Orono, US 79 8032
Cauthen,, III Joseph C Gainesville, US 25 1437
Dukart, Brian L Brooklyn Park, US 28 3024
Houfburg, Rodney L Prior Lake, US 66 4729
Wales, Lawrence W Maplewood, US 56 4203
Wessman, Bradley J Wilmington, US 56 6051

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