Intervertebral disc repair methods and apparatus

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PATENT NO 6684886
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09767022

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Minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques include expanding an incision with an expanding cannula, inserting a retractor for retracting a nerve root, and inserting a thermal probe for repairing the annulus. A light absorbing dye may be applied to the annulus for localized heating.

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  • PROSPINE, INC.;WW & LJ GATEWAYS LTD

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Alleyne, Neville La Jolla, CA 46 2871

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