Apparatus and methods for the treatment of the intervertebral disc
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1. A method, comprising:
- a. Providing a fixation delivery apparatus comprising a fixation apparatus body, a shaft, a displacement rod, and an actuator, the shaft secured to and extending from the body, the shaft defining a lumen, at least a portion of the displacement rod movably received within the lumen, and the actuator communicating with the displacement rod to position the displacement rod in at least a first;
a second position and a third position;
b. Removably securing a fixation apparatus to the fixation delivery apparatus, the fixation apparatus comprising at least a first anchor and a second anchor secured together by at least one elongated member, the at least one elongated member configured to be positionable in at least a first length and a second length, where the second length is shorter than the first length;
c. Inserting at least a portion of the shaft of the fixation delivery apparatus at a first location into an intervertebral disc of a patient;
d. Displacing a first anchor at the first location in the intervertebral disc by moving the displacement rod from the first position to the second position;
e. Removing the at least the portion of the shaft of the delivery apparatus from the first location in the intervertebral disc;
f. Inserting at least a portion of the shaft of the fixation delivery apparatus at a second location into an intervertebral disc of a patient;
g. Displacing a second anchor at the second location in the intervertebral disc by moving the displacement rod to the third position;
h. Removing the at least the portion of the shaft of the delivery apparatus from the second location in the intervertebral disc; and
i. Moving the position of the band from a first position to a second position.
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Abstract
The present inventions provide apparatuses and methods for repairing or otherwise treating an intervertebral disc. The apparatus and methods in accordance with the present inventions may be used to treat or repair a tear, rent, incision, defect, aperture or delamination of the annulus fibrosus of an intervertebral disc. The apparatus and methods may employ fixation delivery apparatuses, fixation apparatuses, patch delivery tools and patches positioned in or on aspects of an intervertebral disc for treatment or repair of the intervertebral disc or its components.
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1. A method, comprising:
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a. Providing a fixation delivery apparatus comprising a fixation apparatus body, a shaft, a displacement rod, and an actuator, the shaft secured to and extending from the body, the shaft defining a lumen, at least a portion of the displacement rod movably received within the lumen, and the actuator communicating with the displacement rod to position the displacement rod in at least a first;
a second position and a third position;
b. Removably securing a fixation apparatus to the fixation delivery apparatus, the fixation apparatus comprising at least a first anchor and a second anchor secured together by at least one elongated member, the at least one elongated member configured to be positionable in at least a first length and a second length, where the second length is shorter than the first length;
c. Inserting at least a portion of the shaft of the fixation delivery apparatus at a first location into an intervertebral disc of a patient;
d. Displacing a first anchor at the first location in the intervertebral disc by moving the displacement rod from the first position to the second position;
e. Removing the at least the portion of the shaft of the delivery apparatus from the first location in the intervertebral disc;
f. Inserting at least a portion of the shaft of the fixation delivery apparatus at a second location into an intervertebral disc of a patient;
g. Displacing a second anchor at the second location in the intervertebral disc by moving the displacement rod to the third position;
h. Removing the at least the portion of the shaft of the delivery apparatus from the second location in the intervertebral disc; and
i. Moving the position of the band from a first position to a second position. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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