Ishmael Bentley;Joseph C. Cauthen;Brian L. Dukart;Joseph C. Cauthen, III; III;Matthew M. Burns;Bradley J. Wessman;Lawrence W. Wales;Rodney L. Houfburg
发明人:
Joseph C. Cauthen, III,Matthew M. Burns,Lawrence W. Wales,Brian L. Dukart,Bradley J. Wessman,Rodney L. Houfburg,Ishmael Bentley
申请号:
US13355926
公开号:
US20120116520A1
申请日:
2012.01.23
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要:
The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.