Expandable spinal rods and methods of use

Details Expandable spinal rods and methods of use Expandable spinal rods and methods of use

2006-01-31

2010-02-02

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S246000, C606S254000, C606S255000, C606S257000, C606S265000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07655026

ABSTRACT:
A spinal rod includes an elongated tubular member that is inflatable from a first insertion profile to a second enlarged profile. An expandable tubular reinforcement sleeve is concentrically positioned adjacent to the balloon. The balloon may be bonded to the sleeve. The spinal rod may also have longitudinal reinforcement members. A joining member may join two or more of the longitudinal reinforcing members at a discrete point along each. The spinal rod may further include end portions on either side of an inflatable portion.

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