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Transverse cavity device and method

  • US 7,114,501 B2
  • Filed: 06/04/2001
  • Issued: 10/03/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of creating a transverse cavity in a bone having a compression fracture, comprising the steps of:

  • identifying a surface in a bone that is to be restored to its normal anatomical position, said surface generally defining a transverse plane;

    inserting a tool having a tool body area into the bone adjacent said surface;

    after insertion, activating a movable element operably supported by said tool in a direction outwardly from said tool body and through a path consisting essentially of a substantially flat plane that is substantially parallel to said surface to define a transverse cavity having an area greater than said tool body area and a substantially uniform height in a direction generally perpendicular to said transverse plane.

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