| abstract |
【Task】 An apparatus and method for repairing an annulus defect includes at least one closure member positionable within or adjacent to the annulus defect and at least one anchoring the closure member to adjacent tissue. An attachment portion and an instrument that positions the closure member within and / or adjacent to the annulus defect and engages the closure member. The closure member extends at least partially across the annulus defect to repair the annulus and / or into the nuclear material, one or more implants, biocompatible materials or devices, and / or the disc space. Hold the other placed. |