Method for vertebral disc annular fibrosis tensioning and...

Details Method for vertebral disc annular fibrosis tensioning and... Method for vertebral disc annular fibrosis tensioning and...

2007-02-27

2010-06-29

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S251000, C606S253000, C606S246000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07744631

ABSTRACT:
A method for providing vertebral disc annular fibrosis tensioning and lengthening that restores the loss of disc height and provides disc regeneration. In one non-limiting embodiment, the method includes inserting pedicle screws into the vertebral bodies of adjacent vertebra and positioning a spring in compression between and in contact with the pedicle screws so that the spring bias forces the pedicle screws apart to provide a distractive force that increases the height of the disc space and promotes the disc regeneration.

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