WO1999001084A2
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Apparatus and methods for anchoring autologous or artificial tendon grafts in bone
Assignee: DePuy Mitek LLC
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Filing: 1998-07-01
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2018-07-01
Abstract
Abstract An anchor assembly (12) for embedding in a bone tunnel is disclosed. An autologous or artificial tendons grafts (10) is looped through aperture (13) in the head of an insertion element (14). A stabilizing element (15) is embedded in the bone tunnel by screwing into a stepped tunnel for example. The insertion element (14) is held in the stabilizing element (15) by compression fit, but could be held by an attachment that requires twisting, using a ratchet, or other attachment mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Rickey D. Hart
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A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/686; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/08; A61F2/0811; A61F2002/0817; A61F2002/0823; A61F2002/0835; A61F2002/0841; A61F2002/0847; A61F2002/0852; A61F2002/0876; A61F2002/0882; A61F2002/0888
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