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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2015
Filed:
Jan. 23, 2012
Joseph C. Cauthen, Iii, Gainesville, FL (US);
Matthew M. Burns, Orono, MN (US);
Lawrence W. Wales, Maplewood, MN (US);
Brian L. Dukart, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Bradley J. Wessman, Wilmington, NC (US);
Rodney L. Houfburg, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Ishmael Bentley, Eagan, MN (US);
Joseph C. Cauthen, III, Gainesville, FL (US);
Matthew M. Burns, Orono, MN (US);
Lawrence W. Wales, Maplewood, MN (US);
Brian L. Dukart, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Bradley J. Wessman, Wilmington, NC (US);
Rodney L. Houfburg, Prior Lake, MN (US);
Ishmael Bentley, Eagan, MN (US);
KRT Investors, Inc., Trophy Club, TX (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and devices for treating the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The methods and devices can employ an expandable treatment device which is deployed at least partially in the subannular space. Fixation devices and methods are also disclosed, which help to secure the treatment device in place.