Cross-pin graft fixation instruments and method

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2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S080000, C606S096000, C606S088000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10658052

ABSTRACT:
A two piece graft fixation arrangement includes a graft block engageable with a graft and a transverse member engageable with the graft block to fix the graft block in a bone tunnel. Instruments and methods are presented for installing a graft in a bone tunnel and anchoring the graft with a transverse member placed through a transverse bore intersecting the bone tunnel.

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