Apparatus and methods for the treatment of the intervertebral disc

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8632590
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11527903

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Apparatus and methods for treating or repairing an intervertebral disc are disclosed. The apparatus and methods may be used to treat or repair a tear, rent, incision or delamination of the annulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc. The apparatus and methods can employ anchor deployment apparatus, fixation apparatus and patches positioned in or on aspects of an intervertebral disc for treatment or repair of the intervertebral disc or its components.

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  • KRT INVESTORS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bentley, Ishmael Eagan, US 36 2641
Burns, Matthew M Orono, US 77 7775
Cauthen,, III Joseph C Gainesville, US 25 1374
Dukart, Brian L Brooklyn Park, US 28 2909
Houfburg, Rodney L Prior Lake, US 64 4533
Wales, Lawrence W Maplewood, US 56 3992
Wessman, Bradley J Wilmington, US 56 5779

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