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Methods for repairing damaged intervertebral discs

  • US RE40,156 E1
  • Filed: 10/09/2003
  • Issued: 03/18/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of treating an inter-vertebral disc, comprising:

  • a) contacting at least a first region of a nucleus pulposus of the inter-vertebral disc with at least one active electrode of an electrosurgical system, the at least one active electrode disposed on a shaft of an electrosurgical probe, and the at least one active electrode functionally coupled to a power supply unit; and

    b) applying a first high frequency voltage between the at least one active electrode and at least one return electrode, wherein at least a portion of the nucleus pulposus is ablated and the volume of the nucleus pulposus is decreased .

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