Apparatus and method for promoting growth and repair of soft tis

Details Apparatus and method for promoting growth and repair of soft tis Apparatus and method for promoting growth and repair of soft tis

1993-09-29

1996-09-17

Brittingham, Debra S.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Ligament or tendon

623 11, 606151, A61F 208, A61B 1708

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ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for inducing growth of soft tissues including skin, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, and spinal cord which includes a tensioned spring causing the application of force on the soft tissue in the direction of the desired growth. The device also includes means for attaching the tensioned spring to the tissue and means for maintaining tension on the spring as the tissue grows.

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