| abstract |
Disclosed are methods and devices (56) for accessing and treating the spine, while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissue. A device (56) is introduced through tissue, to an access point (24) on the spine. The device is thereafter advanced axially within the spine, from the access point across a treatment zone. Spinal fusion cages, fusion implants (70) and/or bone growth material (60) is introduced into at least one vertebral body (L1-L4) and/or at least one disc space (154). |