Steerable vertebroplasty system with cavity creation element

Hann\Intenvoven\NRPorthiDCC\AAR17059074 L.dcox.3/112014 Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. The distal end may be provided with a cavity creation element, s...

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Hauptverfasser: LIU, Y. KING, LYSTER, MICHAEL T, THRELKELD, JUDSON E, LAU, JAN R
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Zusammenfassung:Hann\Intenvoven\NRPorthiDCC\AAR17059074 L.dcox.3/112014 Methods and devices for augmenting bone, such as in performing vertebroplasty are disclosed. A bone cement injection needle is provided, having a laterally deflectable distal end. The distal end may be provided with a cavity creation element, such as an inflatable balloon, Systems are also disclosed, including the steerable injection needle, introducer and stylet. The system may additionally include a cement delivery gun, one-time use disposable cement cartridges and a cement mixing chamber. Methods are also disclosed, 31a