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US20040034429A1 Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Anchored anulus method

Assignee: Intrinsic Therapeutics Inc
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Filing: 2003-05-21
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2023-05-21
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Abstract

Abstract Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Methods of repairing a herniated disc by displacing at least a portion of the herniated segment to within the pre-herniated borders of the disc and anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the disc are also provided.

Inventors

  • 👤 Gregg Lambrecht
  • 👤 Robert Moore
  • 👤 Jacob Einhorn

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-22 22:07
CPC Classifications
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Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim 46 words
1 . A method of repairing a herniated disc comprising: displacing at least a portion of the herniated segment to within the pre-herniated borders of the disc; and anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the functional spine unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 46 words
1 . A method of repairing a herniated disc comprising: displacing at least a portion of the herniated segment to within the pre-herniated borders of the disc; and anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the functional spine unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 76 words
2 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising: attaching a first anchor to at least a portion of the herniated segment of a disc; attaching a second anchor to a site within the functional spine unit; providing at least one connector which joins the first and second anchors; and applying tension between the first and second anchors along the connector to cause the herniated segment to move within the pre-herniated borders of the disc.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 40 words
3 . The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of providing at least one connector comprises providing one or more connectors selected from the group consisting of: sutures, wires, rigid rods, broad bands, pins, woven tubes and webs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 23 words
4 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising inserting biocompatible material into the disc space to aid in restoring disc height.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 76 words
5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the functional spine unit further comprises anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site selected from the group consisting of one or more of the following regions: superior vertebral body, inferior vertebral body, anterior anulus fibrosus, anterior medial anulus fibrosus and anterior lateral anulus fibrosus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 76 words
6 . The method of claim 2 , wherein the step of anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the functional spine unit further comprises anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site selected from the group consisting of one or more of the following regions: superior vertebral body, inferior vertebral body, anterior anulus fibrosus, anterior medial anulus fibrosus and anterior lateral anulus fibrosus.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 46 words
7 . A method of repairing a herniated disc comprising: displacing at least a portion of the herniated segment to within the pre-herniated borders of the disc; and anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the functional spine unit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 46 words
7 . A method of repairing a herniated disc comprising: displacing at least a portion of the herniated segment to within the pre-herniated borders of the disc; and anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the functional spine unit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 76 words
8 . The method of claim 7 , further comprising: attaching a first anchor to at least a portion of the herniated segment of a disc; attaching a second anchor to a site within the functional spine unit; providing at least one connector which joins the first and second anchors; applying tension between the first and second anchors along the connector means to cause the herniated segment to move within the pre-herniated borders of the disc.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 23 words
9 . The method of claim 7 , further comprising inserting biocompatible material into the disc space to aid in restoring disc height.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 22 words
10 . The method of claim 9 , further comprising attaching at least a portion of said biocompatible material to the connector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 76 words
11 . The method of claim 7 , wherein the step of anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the functional spine unit further comprises anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site selected from the group consisting of one or more of the following regions: superior vertebral body, inferior vertebral body, anterior anulus fibrosus anterior medial anulus fibrosus and anterior lateral anulus fibrosus.

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