Arthroscopic guide and method

Details Arthroscopic guide and method Arthroscopic guide and method

1988-12-12

1990-08-07

Green, Randall L.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606138, 606103, 128898, A61B 1700

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049464620

ABSTRACT:
A guide and method for use in arthroscopic knee surgery for the repair and reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. The guide is in the form of a elongated flexible wire, and it enables the semitendinosus and the gracilas tendons to be pulled through the knee joint in an expeditious manner in order to replace the anterior cruciate ligament.

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