Methods of reinforcing annulus fibrosis tissue within an intervertebral disc include the implantation of a support member also functioning as a barrier to resist damage to the tissue or herniation of tissue outside the disc. The device may be anchored to the surrounding tissue. The device is compressible...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US20030009227?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030009227 - Methods of reinforcing an annulus fibrosis
