System and method for protecting neurovascular structures

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A61F 2/44 (2006.01) A61F 2/82 (2006.01)

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CA 2555407

Devices and methods for protecting the neurovascular structures about the vertebral column (2) are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a neuroprotective stent or device (36) adapted for placement in an intervertebral foramen (26) of a vertebral column (2) and configured to resist compression or impingement from surrounding structures or forces. The stent or device may further comprise a flange (140) to facilitate attachment of the device (36) to the vertebrae (4) or a hinge region (144) to facilitate insertion of the device (36) in the foramen (26).

La présente invention se rapporte à des dispositifs et à des procédés permettant de protéger des structures neurovasculaires autour de la colonne vertébrale (2). Dans un mode de réalisation de l'invention, un dispositif comprend une endoprothèse vasculaire neuroprotectrice ou un dispositif (36) conçu pour être placé dans un foramen intervertébral (26) d'une colonne vertébrale (2) et pour résister à la compression ou à l'impact appliqué par des structures ou des forces environnantes. L'endoprothèse vasculaire ou le dispositif peuvent par ailleurs comporter une bride (140) conçue pour faciliter la fixation dudit dispositif (36) sur les vertèbres (4) ou une région d'articulation (144) facilitant l'insertion dudit dispositif (36) dans le foramen (26).

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