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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2006
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., Wobum, MA (US);
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.