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Methods of Distracting Tissue Layers of the Human Spine

  • US 20070055273A1
  • Filed: 08/15/2006
  • Published: 03/08/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/16/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating the human spine, comprising:

  • inserting at least a distal end portion of a guide member between layers of tissue in the human spine, said distal end portion defining a predetermined shape; and

    advancing an elongated member over at least the distal end portion of the guide member so that the elongated member substantially assumes the predetermined shape of the distal end portion of the guide member to form a support structure between the tissue layers that separates, supports or both separates and supports the tissue layers.

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