Method of treating a herniated disc
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Jul 31, 2012
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Sep 7, 2006
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May 3, 2006
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Aug 18, 1999
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Methods of treating a herniated disc are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes establishing a first biocompatible support member to, within, or posterior to a portion of an anulus adjacent a herniated segment of the anulus and establishing a second biocompatible support member to, within, or posterior to the anulus adjacent the segment or within an adjacent vertebral body. The method further includes connecting the first and second support members with a connection member and applying tension between the first and second support members along the connection member, thereby displacing the herniated segment.
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