摘要:
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.
摘要:
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for managing employee healthcare for an employer. The method initially provides for receiving healthcare benefit information from a healthcare insurer. The healthcare insurer provides healthcare benefits to employees of the employer. Medical history information is received from the employees. The medical history information and the healthcare benefit information are stored in an online database. Access to the online database is provided to a marketing entity. Tailored marketing data based upon the medical history information of each of the employees is received from the marketing entity. Access to the medical history information and the healthcare benefit information is provided to the employees on a website. The website respectively displays the tailored marketing data to the employees on the website, when the employees respectively access any of the medical history information and healthcare benefit information.
摘要:
Devices for implantation into an intervertebral disc can include a membrane support member to augment a disc having a defect. A defect in the annulus of a disc can be repaired using a prosthesis such as a barrier. The barrier can include a sealant and an enlarger. The barrier can be implanted into the disc using a delivery cannula, an advancer and at least one control filament to control the positioning of the barrier. A stiffening element can be included within the barrier to impart stiffness to the barrier. The support member can also be connected to an anchor.
摘要:
A bifurcated stent includes a first stent section and a second stent section. The first stent section is balloon expandable, has an unexpanded configuration, an expanded configuration, and a tubular wall defining a secondary opening. The secondary stent section is self-expanding and an end of the secondary stent section is engaged to a portion of the tubular wall of the primary stent section defining the secondary opening. The secondary stent section has an unexpanded configuration with a first length and an expanded configuration with a second length where the first length is less than the second length. The secondary stent section is expanded to the expanded configuration after the primary stent section is expanded to the expanded configuration. The secondary stent section forms a portion of the tubular wall of the primary stent section in the unexpanded configuration.
摘要:
Reinforcement of annulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc can be achieved through implantation of a support member also functioning as a barrier to resist damage to the tissue or herniation of tissue outside of 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.
摘要:
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.
摘要:
Systems for delivering a bifurcated stent to a bifurcation site include catheters and/or bifurcated systems delivered therefrom. A catheter includes a balloon with a bulge region that allows a portion of the stent to be expanded.
摘要:
A bifurcated stent includes a first stent section and a second stent section. The first stent section is balloon expandable, has an unexpanded configuration, an expanded configuration, and a tubular wall defining a secondary opening. The secondary stent section is self-expanding and an end of the secondary stent section is engaged to a portion of the tubular wall of the primary stent section defining the secondary opening. The secondary stent section has an unexpanded configuration with a first length and an expanded configuration with a second length where the first length is less than the second length. The secondary stent section is expanded to the expanded configuration after the primary stent section is expanded to the expanded configuration. The secondary stent section forms a portion of the tubular wall of the primary stent section in the unexpanded configuration.
摘要:
A method of developing and retaining clients is provided. The method may comprise the step of entering into an agreement between a promoter and a restaurant. The restaurant may agree to provide preferred, priority, and/or guaranteed seating to certain patrons redeeming tickets sold by the promoter. The method may also comprise the step of selling dining packages to patrons wherein the dining packages may comprise a plurality of tickets redeemable at various participating restaurants. The method may also comprise the steps of collecting patron data from participating restaurants and updating the patron record and the restaurant data as the tickets are being redeemed. The method may also comprise the step of sending a summary of the updated records of the patron and the restaurant to the patron and the restaurant, respectively. The method may also comprise the step of sending a percentage of the revenues generated by the sales of the dining packages to the participating restaurants on a periodic basis.
摘要:
The present invention relates generally to intervertebral disc devices and methods and instrumentation for intervertebral disc procedures. An intervertebral disc repair and diagnostic device that is minimally invasive, actively guided, and provides direct and consistent access to the inner surface of the posterior anulus, which will not unintentionally exit the posterior anulus and cause harm to the spinal cord, is provided.