Minimally invasive apparatus to manipulate and revitalize spinal column disc

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8753394
APP PUB NO 20130023990A1
SERIAL NO

11827519

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A method and apparatus are provided to manipulate and revitalize a spinal column disc while minimizing or preventing the removal of material comprising the disc. The method allows a device to be inserted in the disc either through a pre-existing rupture or through an opening formed in the front, back, or sides of the disc. Increasing the space between the vertebra bounding the disc or removing disc material often is not necessary to insert the device in the disc. The device generates internal traction or other forces acting on the disc to alter the shape of the disc. The shape of the disc is altered to relieve pressure on nerves adjacent the disc. The shape of the disc is also altered to draw nuclear hernias back into the interior of the disc and to produce a disc shape that improves functioning of the disc.

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  • ARTHRODISC, L.L.C.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Stultz, Randall W Phoenix, US 11 699
Zipnick, Richard I Scottsdale, US 18 939

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