Anchored anulus method
First Claim
1. A method of repairing a herniated disc comprising:
- displacing at least a portion of the herniated segment to within the pre-herniated borders of the disc; and
anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the functional spine unit.
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Abstract
Systems for minimally invasive disc augmentation include an anulus augmentation component and a nucleus augmentation component. Both are suited for minimally invasive deployment. The nucleus augmentation component restores disc height and/or replaces missing nucleus pulposus. The anulus augmentation component shields weakened regions of the anulus fibrosis and/or resists escape of natural nucleus pulposus and/or the nucleus augmentation component. Methods and deployment devices are also disclosed. Methods of repairing a herniated disc by displacing at least a portion of the herniated segment to within the pre-herniated borders of the disc and anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the disc are also provided.
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1. A method of repairing a herniated disc comprising:
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displacing at least a portion of the herniated segment to within the pre-herniated borders of the disc; and
anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the functional spine unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of repairing a herniated disc comprising:
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displacing at least a portion of the herniated segment to within the pre-herniated borders of the disc; and
anchoring at least a portion of the displaced herniated segment to a site within the functional spine unit. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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