Implant for tongue

Details Implant for tongue Implant for tongue

2005-04-15

2008-03-04

Lacyk, John P. (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

C128S848000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07337781

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for treating a condition of a patient's airway includes identifying a patient with obstructive sleep apnea and identifying a muscle of a tongue of the patient. A first brace is implanted within the tongue at a first implant location near the top of the tongue. A second brace is implanted within the tongue at a second implant location below the upper location. The first and second braces are connected to compress the muscle group.

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