Inflatable Device for Restoring Anatomy of Fractured Bone
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1. An inflatable apparatus comprising:
- (a) an inflatable member, the inflatable member configured to stabilize a bone, wherein the inflatable member is configured for insertion into a bone cavity; and
(b) a first delivery lumen, wherein the first delivery lumen is coupled with the inflatable member and is configured to inflate the inflatable member.
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Abstract
Provided is a medical device for restoring the anatomy of bones comprising at least one inflatable device, where the inflatable device may be inflated to facilitate reconstituting the bone. Disclosed are a plurality of inflatable devices that may be used in combination in accordance with methods for reconstituting a fractured bone or other tissue.
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1. An inflatable apparatus comprising:
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(a) an inflatable member, the inflatable member configured to stabilize a bone, wherein the inflatable member is configured for insertion into a bone cavity; and
(b) a first delivery lumen, wherein the first delivery lumen is coupled with the inflatable member and is configured to inflate the inflatable member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for stabilizing a bone fracture comprising:
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providing a first inflatable apparatus, the first inflatable apparatus comprising;
(a) a first inflatable member, the first inflatable member being configured to stabilize a bone, wherein the first inflatable member is configured for insertion into a first tissue cavity; and
(b) a first tether, wherein the first tether is coupled with the first inflatable member and is configured to inflate the first inflatable member;
providing the first tissue cavity;
inserting the first inflatable apparatus into the first tissue cavity; and
inflating the first inflatable apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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