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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2008
Greg H. Lambrecht, Natick, MA (US);
Robert Kevin Moore, Natick, MA (US);
Jacob Einhorn, Brookline, MA (US);
Greg H. Lambrecht, Natick, MA (US);
Robert Kevin Moore, Natick, MA (US);
Jacob Einhorn, Brookline, MA (US);
Intrinsic Therapeutics, Inc., Woburn, MA (US);
Abstract
Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation implant suited for minimally invasive deployment. A nucleus augmentation component may be included. The anulus augmentation implant shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Several embodiments cause or allow fibrous or bony ingrowth in or around the augmentation.