Intraosseous nerve treatment
US-2015342670-A1 · Dec 3, 2015 · US
Vertebral treatment
US8992523B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8992523-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313923798-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | Sep 30, 2002 |
| Publication date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
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Methods and systems for modulating intraosseous nerves (e.g., nerves within bone) are provided. For example, the methods and systems described herein may be used to modulate (e.g., denervate, ablate) basivertebral nerves within vertebrae. The modulation of the basivertebral nerves may facilitate treatment of chronic back pain. The modulation may be performed by a neuromodulation device (e.g., an energy delivery device).
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of heating a vertebral body, comprising: identifying a vertebral body for treatment, said vertebral body comprising an outer cortical bone region and an inner cancellous bone region, and at least a portion of a basivertebral nerve within the inner cancellous bone region; identifying a treatment zone within the inner cancellous bone region of said vertebral body corresponding to a likely location of the portion of the basivertebral nerve; inserti…
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- What does patent US8992523B2 cover?
- Methods and systems for modulating intraosseous nerves (e.g., nerves within bone) are provided. For example, the methods and systems described herein may be used to modulate (e.g., denervate, ablate) basivertebral nerves within vertebrae. The modulation of the basivertebral nerves may facilitate treatment of chronic back pain. The modulation may be performed by a neuromodulation device (e.g., a…
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- Relievant Medsystems Inc
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- Primary CPC classification A61B17/3472. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Mar 31 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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