Device for treating carpal tunnel syndrome

Details Device for treating carpal tunnel syndrome Device for treating carpal tunnel syndrome

2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Erezo, Darwin P (Department: 3773)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Stent combined with surgical delivery system

Reexamination Certificate

active

07942918

ABSTRACT:
A device for treating a patient having carpal tunnel disease includes a neural stent formed from an elastically deformable material or one that has shape memory properties. The neural stent is in the form of a mesh which, when implanted in a patient, curls about the median nerve below the transverse carpal ligament to separate the two and relieve pressure on the nerve caused by the carpal ligament.

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