Sintered titanium tube for the management of spinal cord injury

Details Sintered titanium tube for the management of spinal cord injury Sintered titanium tube for the management of spinal cord injury

2006-12-12

2006-12-12

Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

Reexamination Certificate

active

07147647

ABSTRACT:
A device and method for the treatment of damaged nerves and, more particularly, a tubular membrane having a microtextured surface for the treatment of central or peripheral nerve injuries. The microtextured surface of the tubular membrane inhibits the growth of fibrous tissue, which prevents the reattachment of nerve fiber ends.

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