Apparatus and method for manipulating a flexible strand and...

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2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Ramana, Anu (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07931657

ABSTRACT:
An system and method for performing a surgery, such as an anterior-cruciate-ligament replacement surgery, where a flexible strand insertion rod can co-operate with a U-Guide apparatus to insert a flexible strand into a tunnel formed in a bone portion. A soft tissue replacement can be affixed to one end of the flexible strand and pulled over a retaining member with the other end of the flexible strand.

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