Inserter for engaging tissue to be oriented adjacent bone

Details Inserter for engaging tissue to be oriented adjacent bone Inserter for engaging tissue to be oriented adjacent bone

1991-09-03

1992-10-06

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606103, 606104, A61F 232

Patent

active

051527650

ABSTRACT:
A cannulated bioabsorbable tack has annular ribs configured to enhance fixation to tissue, such as bone, and is particularly effective for attaching soft tissue to bone, such as ligaments or muscles in the shoulder. Apparatus and method for display the tack facilitate arthroscopic surgical procedures for attaching or joining tissue.

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