Patent ID: 8882771
Filing Date: 2014-11-11
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of manipulating intervertebral tissue comprising: inserting at least one abrading member for abrading tissue into an area to be cleared; expanding at least one expandable member from a first condition to a second condition, wherein the volume defined by the at least one expandable member in the second condition is greater than the volume defined by the at least one expandable member in the first condition; pushing with the at least one expandable member against a portion of the at least one abrading member which is not attached to the at least one expandable member by the expansion of the at least one expandable member; moving the portion of the at least one abrading member from a first position to a second position by the pushing with the at least one expandable member; manipulating the inserted at least one abrading member to loosen tissue; and removing the loosened tissue from the area to be cleared.