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Minimally Invasive Access Device for Intervertebral Disc Surgery
Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Johnson
A recently granted patent (publication number: US11883064B2) describes a technique for accessing an intervertebral disc in a patient using a minimally invasive procedure. The technique consists of making an incision in the patient’s skin, percutaneously placing a tubular-shaped external shield in the spine, resecting a portion of the superior articular process and placing an internal shield through the external shield to reach the disc. A video chip is placed on the external screen to allow viewing of the procedure. Additionally, the technique includes placing the shield in contact with a nerve root for protection, performing microsurgical decompression, removing disc material, placing an interbody device, and stabilizing the intervertebral segment. Additionally, the patent claims detail various facets of the process, such as configuration. of the internal shield, the use of an optical visualization tool incorporated into the external shield, and the steps involved in stabilizing the intervertebral segment after the procedure. The technique also includes the ability to attach a navigation tool and soft source to the outer shield to improve the accuracy of the procedure. Overall, the patented technique offers a comprehensive technique for accessing and treating intervertebral discs in patients, combining cutting-edge techniques with minimally invasive principles to improve patient outcomes and postoperative recovery.
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