LIU Y KING,LAU JAN R,THRELKELD JUDSON E,LYSTER MICHAEL
申请号:
IN3603/DELNP/2010
公开号:
IN2010DN03603A
申请日:
2010.05.21
申请国别(地区):
IN
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.