Invention Grant
- Patent Title: System and method for strengthening a spinous process
- Patent Title (中): 用于加强棘突的系统和方法
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Application No.: US11737685Application Date: 2007-04-19
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Publication No.: US07862569B2Publication Date: 2011-01-04
- Inventor: James F. Zucherman , Ken Y. Hsu , Steven T. Mitchell , Scott A. Yerby
- Applicant: James F. Zucherman , Ken Y. Hsu , Steven T. Mitchell , Scott A. Yerby
- Applicant Address: CH Neuchâtel
- Assignee: Kyphon SARL
- Current Assignee: Kyphon SARL
- Current Assignee Address: CH Neuchâtel
- Agency: Haynes and Boone, LLP
- Main IPC: A61B17/58
- IPC: A61B17/58

Abstract:
Systems, procedures and tools for repairing, or reinforcing the spinous process. The systems and procedures provide for injecting bone cement into and optionally around the spinous process. Additional reinforcing elements may be embedded in the bone cement inside or outside the spinous process. The procedures include positioning of the guide and reinforcing elements relative to a spinous process, preparation of the spinous process for injection and injection of bone cement into the spinous process. Tools are provided to facilitate the accurate injection of bone cement. The systems and procedures increase the strength of the spinous process and enhance the applicability and outcome of spinal interventions.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080027435A1 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STRENGTHENING A SPINOUS PROCESS Public/Granted day:2008-01-31
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