Apparatus and method for ligament fixation

Details Apparatus and method for ligament fixation Apparatus and method for ligament fixation

2004-04-20

2009-02-03

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C623S013140

Reexamination Certificate

active

07485136

ABSTRACT:
A jamming retainer for fixing a ligament in a bone tunnel without excessive sideways pressure on the ligament that may result in tissue necrosis the jamming retainer including a substantially rigid body with a bore or loop for receiving a ligament or tendon and a bore or ring for receiving a suture for towing the jamming retainer and ligament or tendon through a bone tunnel. Once positioned, the jamming retainer is fixed in the bone tunnel with an interference screw.

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