Title:
EXPANDABLE SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2007079237
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
A device for separating a first bone from a second bone is disclosed. The device can be an expandable orthopedic jack. The device can be used to treat spinal stenosis. The device can be deployed between adjacent spinous processes and then increased in height to reduce pressure on nearby nerves. Methods for using the device are also disclosed.
Inventors:
GREENHALGH E SKOTT (US)
ROMANO JOHN PAUL (US)
ROMANO JOHN PAUL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2006/049607
Publication Date:
October 25, 2007
Filing Date:
December 28, 2006
Export Citation:
Assignee:
STOUT MEDICAL GROUP LP (US)
GREENHALGH E SKOTT (US)
ROMANO JOHN PAUL (US)
GREENHALGH E SKOTT (US)
ROMANO JOHN PAUL (US)
International Classes:
A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61F2/30
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