Biological replacement ligament

Details Biological replacement ligament Biological replacement ligament

1994-09-16

1996-08-27

Isabella, David

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

Implantable prosthesis

Ligament or tendon

623 18, A61F 268

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055496768

ABSTRACT:
A biological replacement ligament is provided which includes a compressible core and a separate flexible outer sheath having a first end, a second end, and a generally tubular intermediate portion. The intermediate portion surrounds the compressible core, whereby the application of tension between the first and second ends causes the intermediate portion to constrict upon the compressible core thereby allowing elongation of the ligament to modulate the tension between the first and second ends. The amount of elongation and tension modulation is primarily determined by the compressibility of the core.

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