US Patent No: 7,985,257

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Methods and devices for spinal disc annulus reconstruction and repair

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Abstract

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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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
ANULEX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.PLYMOUTH, MN34

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Burmeister, Paul Maple Grove, MN 18 265
Burns, Matthew M Orono, MN 77 2226
Cauthen,, III Joseph C - 24 132
Dukart, Brian L Brooklyn Park, MN 34 481
Houfburg, Rodney L Prior Lake, MN 52 847
Wales, Lawrence W Maplewood, MN 50 533
Wessman, Bradley J Wilmington, NC 78 1266

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