Connective tissue prosthesis

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1990-09-12

1992-09-15

Isabella, David

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

Implantable prosthesis

Ligament or tendon

623 1, 623 11, 623 66, A61F 208

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051474000

ABSTRACT:
A semi-bioabsorbable connective tissue prosthesis, e.g., a replacement for the human anterior cruciate ligament, is provided whose stress-strain characteristics closely match those of the natural tissue.

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