Method for treating a patient using a cultured connective...

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2001-09-18

2009-10-06

Prebilic, Paul (Department: 3774)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

C623S017160, C435S001100, C435S395000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07597712

ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to a method of tissue replacement and repair using a cultured bioremodelable connective tissue construct. The invention is specifically directed to a method for repairing annulus fibrosis of the intervertebral disc, after discectomy surgery where the annulus fibrosis has been opened, with a cultured bioremodelable connective tissue construct.

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