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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 15, 2009
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2004
Michael T Milbodker, Holliston, MA (US);
Jeffrey a Wilson, Wrentham, MA (US);
Robert M Arcangeli, Westborough, MA (US);
Michael T Milbodker, Holliston, MA (US);
Jeffrey A Wilson, Wrentham, MA (US);
Robert M Arcangeli, Westborough, MA (US);
Promethean Surgical Devices, LLC, Woburn, MA (US);
Abstract
Surgical methods of repairing defects and deficiencies in the spine are disclosed. The methods involve delivering a single part in-situ polymerizing fluid to (i) close a weakened segment or fissure in the annulus fibrosus, (ii) strengthen the annulus, (iii) replace or augment the disc nucleus, or (iv) localize a disc prosthesis. The methods may include placing a delivery conduit adjacent to the repair site and providing a liquid tissue adhesive to bond to and repair a disc defect or deficiency.