Flexible member tensioning instruments and methods

Details Flexible member tensioning instruments and methods Flexible member tensioning instruments and methods

2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

C606S103000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07094240

ABSTRACT:
An instrument for tensioning a flexible elongate member in a surgical procedure includes a tensioning mechanism engageable to a portion of the flexible elongate member and operable to apply a tensioning force to the elongate member. The instrument includes a distal end portion at a distal end of the tensioning mechanism that is adapted to allow orientation of the elongate member in a first direction for implantation and to allow the instrument to extend transversely to the implantation orientation during application of a tensioning force. The distal end portion can also include a receptacle to receive a structure at the surgical site to facilitate positioning of the distal end portion at the desired location.

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