Systems and methods using expandable bodies to push apart...

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2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

C606S105000, C128S898000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10010576

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods insert an expandable body in a collapsed configuration into a space defined between cortical bone surfaces. The space can, e.g., comprise a fracture or an intervertebral space. The systems and methods cause expansion of the expandable body within the space, thereby pushing apart the cortical bone surfaces to, e.g., reduce the fracture or push apart adjacent vertebral bodies as part of a therapeutic procedure.

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