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Date of Patent
August 22, 2006
Patent Application Number
10237360
Date Filed
September 5, 2002
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Patent abstract
Methods of reinforcing annulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc include the implantation of a support member also functioning as a barrier to resist damage to the tissue or herniation of tissue outside the disc. The device may be anchored to the surrounding tissue. The device is compressible and may be delivered in a minimally invasive manner through a cannula.
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