System and method for hyoidplasty

Details System and method for hyoidplasty System and method for hyoidplasty

2005-06-15

2011-12-20

Barrett, Thomas C. (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

08080014

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the hyoid bone, such as to treat obstructive sleep apnea. A conformable implant is positioned adjacent a hyoid bone. The spatial orientation of the hyoid bone is manipulated, to affect the configuration of the airway. The implant restrains the hyoid bone in the manipulated configuration. The implant is positioned adjacent to pharyngeal structures to dilate the pharyngeal airway and/or to support the pharyngeal wall against collapse. The implant may be attached to the hyoid bone using a clamp delivery tool that is adapted to releasably engage the implant.

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