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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2012
Christof Dutoit, Solothurn, CH;
Andreas Appenzeller, Biel, CH;
Thierry Stoll, Meinisberg, CH;
Robert Frigg, Bettlach, CH;
Robert Rauker, Chester Springs, PA (US);
Christof Dutoit, Solothurn, CH;
Andreas Appenzeller, Biel, CH;
Thierry Stoll, Meinisberg, CH;
Robert Frigg, Bettlach, CH;
Robert Rauker, Chester Springs, PA (US);
DePuy Synthes Products, LLC, Raynham, MA (US);
Abstract
Implants and methods for osteopathic augmentation and repositioning of vertebrae may comprise a chain having one or more beads or bodies configured for insertion into a vertebral body. The one or more bodies may be expandable. As the chain is inserted into the vertebral body, it may fill a central portion thereof and can push against the inner sides of the endplates of the vertebral body, thereby providing structural support and tending to restore the vertebral body to its original height. The one or more bodies may have a first configuration dimensioned to pass through a catheter or other introducer, and may expand to a second, larger configuration after insertion into the bone in order to secure the chain within the bone.