Method and apparatus for injecting an elastic spinal implant

Details Method and apparatus for injecting an elastic spinal implant Method and apparatus for injecting an elastic spinal implant

1997-04-30

1998-09-01

Isabella, David

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

606 99, A61F 244, A61B 1756

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058005498

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for injecting an elastic spinal implant into a cavity in a spinal disc so as to treat disc degeneration are given. The method and apparatus can be used in a variety of surgical approaches with respect to the patient. An elastic spinal nucleus prosthesis is very quickly inserted into the cavity through a small opening in the disc so that permanent deformation of the prosthesis is avoided.

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