Surgery – Instruments – Electrical application
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-25
2010-11-02
Dvorak, Linda C (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Instruments
Electrical application
C606S042000, C606S043000, C606S044000, C606S045000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07824404
ABSTRACT:
Methods of treating the sacroiliac region of a patient's body by delivering energy are described. In some embodiments, the method comprises the steps of: positioning one elongated probe comprising at least one energy delivery device within a sacroiliac joint of the body; and delivering radiofrequency energy through the elongated probe. In some embodiments, the delivery of energy results in the creation of a lesion. In further embodiments, energy may be delivered substantially along a long axis of the sacroiliac joint. In yet further embodiments, at least one energy delivery device may be positioned adjacent a sacroiliac joint and energy may be delivered so as to create a lesion at least partially within the joint.
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Van Zundert J,
Dawkins Wesley
Godara Neil
Hillier Taylor
Leung Mark
Dority & Manning P.A.
Dvorak Linda C
Kimberly-Clark Inc.
Scott Amanda
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