Methods and devices for spinal disc annulus reconstruction and repair

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7004970
APP PUB NO 20030158604A1
SERIAL NO

10327106

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The present invention provides methods and devices for annulus disc repair with and without the use of a patch or stent. The methods and devices are particularly suited to the repair and/or reconstruction of the spinal disc wall (annulus) after surgical invasion or pathologic rupture, with reduced failure rate as compared to conventional surgical procedures.

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  • KRT INVESTORS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burmeister, Paul Maple Grove, MN 12 1104
Burns, Matthew M Orono, MN 78 7776
Cauthen, III Joseph C Gainesville, FL 7 495
Dukart, Brian L Brooklyn Park, MN 28 2909
Houfburg, Rodney L Prior Lake, MN 65 4533
Wales, Lawrence W Maplewood, MN 56 3993
Wessman, Bradley J Wilmington, NC 56 5779

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