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Implantable devices for thermal therapy and related methods

  • US 10,179,065 B2
  • Filed: 03/21/2017
  • Issued: 01/15/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/16/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of applying thermal therapy to tissue, the method comprising:

  • forming a tissue opening in a patient to access a target site within the patient;

    performing a laminectomy to expose a posterior surface of the spinal cord dura mater;

    passing a thermal device comprising a malleable pad through the tissue opening;

    placing the thermal device at the target site;

    closing the tissue opening with the thermal device at the target site; and

    after closing the tissue opening, applying or continuing to apply thermal therapy to the target site through the thermal device.

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