Patent ID: 7985257
Filing Date: 2011-07-26
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of treating a defect of an intervertebral disc, comprising: inserting a first anchor into tissue in a first location proximate to the defect, wherein the first anchor includes a first base member; inserting a second anchor into the tissue in a second location proximate to the defect, wherein the second anchor includes a second base member, and wherein the first and second anchors are connected to each other by an elongate element, and wherein the elongate element is connected to the first base member at a first connection point and the elongate element is connected to the second base member at a second connection point such that the first base member laterally extends between ends located in opposite directions from the first connection point and the second base member laterally extends between ends located in opposite directions from the second connection point; and adjusting a length of the elongate element by wrapping the elongate element on a tool; and locking the elongate element after tensioning the elongate element.