US2003130664A1PendingUtilityA1
Systems and methods for treating vertebral bodies
Est. expiryAug 14, 2018(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
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Abstract
Systems and methods treat at least two vertebral bodies in a spinal column. The systems and methods make use of first and second tool assemblies operable to treat an interior region of, respectively, a first vertebral body and a second vertebral body in the spinal column. The systems and methods provide directions for operating the first and second tool assemblies to treat the first and second vertebral bodies, at least for a portion of time, concurrently.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modifiedWe claim:
1 . A method for treating bone comprising the steps of
deploying a unitary support body that carries a bone cutting element and an expandable structure, manipulating the support body to operate the bone cutting element to form an opening in cortical bone, further manipulating the support body to insert the expandable structure through the opening into bone, and further manipulating the support body to expand the expandable structure and form a cavity in cancellous bone.
2 . A method according to claim 1 wherein the expandable structure, during expansion, applies force capable of moving cortical bone.
3 . A method according to claim 1 further including the step of conveying a material into the cavity.
4 . A method according to claim 1 further including the step of conveying a filling material into the cavity.
5 . A method according to claim 1 further including the step of conveying a compression-resistence material into the cavity.
6 . A method according to claim 1 further including the step of conveying medication into the cavity.Join the waitlist — get patent alerts
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