Cross-pin graft fixation, instruments, and methods

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2007-09-18

2007-09-18

Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C623S013120, C606S098000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10891174

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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