Inventors:
Lex P. JANSEN - Pleasanton CA, US
John T. To - Newark CA, US
John W. Davis - Sunnyvale CA, US
Stewart M. Kume - Emerald Hills CA, US
Wendy Twardzik - New York NY, US
International Classification:
A61B 1/00
Abstract:
Systems and methods for treating spinal stenosis include endoscopic access devices and bone removal devices used to perform a foraminotomy or other bone removal procedures. A bone removal device includes a cannulotome with an endoscopic imaging lumen. Optionally, an endoscope retaining device can be used to facilitate advancement of the endoscope through the cannulotome.