Y. King Liu;Judson E. Threlkeld;Jan R. Lau;Michael T. Lyster
发明人:
Y. King Liu,Jan R. Lau,Judson E. Threlkeld,Michael T. Lyster
申请号：
US13452784
公开号：
US20120277755A1
申请日:
2012.04.20
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要：
Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. The distal end may be provided with a cavity creation element, such as an inflatable balloon. Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed.
