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Intervertebral anulus and nucleus augmentation

  • US 7,959,679 B2
  • Filed: 01/15/2007
  • Issued: 06/14/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of preserving a herniated segment of an anulus of a functional spine unit, the method comprising:

  • providing an anchor;

    providing a support member;

    providing a connection member operable to connect the anchor to the support member, wherein the connection member is operable to transmit tensile forces along its length;

    positioning the support member on, within, or posterior to a herniated segment of the anulus without resecting the herniated segment;

    securely establishing said anchor in a location within the functional spine unit;

    tightening the connection member so as to induce the herniated segment to move towards the anchor; and

    securing the connection member between the anchor and the support member so as to restrict motion of the herniated segment.

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