Patents Represented by Law Firm Davis, Paul
  • Method for performing a percutaneous diskectomy using a laser
    Patent number: 5084043
    Abstract: A method for performing percutaneous diskectomy using a laser applies a laser beam from the laser to vaporize nucleus pulposus in the nucleus of the herniated disc. The wavelength of the laser beam will vary and depend on the laser system used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1992
    Assignee: Laserscope
    Inventors: Peter S. Hertzmann, Jordan K. Davis