Method of deploying spinal implants
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1. A method for inserting an implant within an intervertebral disc, comprising:
- inserting a deployment cannula into the intervertebral disc, wherein said deployment cannula is inserted along a first axis; and
deploying an implant laterally from the cannula within the intervertebral disc, wherein said deployment occurs along a second axis which is transverse to the first axis, and wherein said deployment occurs along an innermost layer of the anulus fibrosis.
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Abstract
Devices for implantation into an intervertebral disc can include a membrane support member to augment a disc having a defect. A defect in the anulus of a disc can be repaired using a prosthesis such as a barrier. The barrier can include a sealant and an enlarger. The barrier can be implanted into the disc using a delivery cannula, an advancer and at least one control filament to control the positioning of the barrier. A stiffening element can be included within the barrier to impart stiffness to the barrier. The support member can also be connected to an anchor.
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1. A method for inserting an implant within an intervertebral disc, comprising:
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inserting a deployment cannula into the intervertebral disc, wherein said deployment cannula is inserted along a first axis; and
deploying an implant laterally from the cannula within the intervertebral disc, wherein said deployment occurs along a second axis which is transverse to the first axis, and wherein said deployment occurs along an innermost layer of the anulus fibrosis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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