LIU, Y., KING,LAU, JAN, R.,THRELKELD, JUDSON, E.,LYSTER, MICHAEL, T.
申请号:
EP08849845
公开号:
EP2222236A4
申请日:
2008.11.14
申请国别(地区):
EP
年份:
2013
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.