Knotted cable attachment apparatus formed of braided polymeric f

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1996-07-29

1997-05-13

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606224, 606228, A61B 1710

Patent

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056287569

ABSTRACT:
A surgical, orthopaedic cable attachment apparatus and method for the surgical repair or fusion of orthopaedic anatomical structures is constructed from a length of flexible cable formed of a braided polymeric material having a first and second end portion. A first loop is formed in the first end portion of the cable with a second loop is formed, being placed around or through the bone parts to be tied. After the second loop is place around the selected bone parts, the free cable end is passed through the first loop and pulled tight to define a tightened position. The free cable end can have a needle. The free end is then secured to the cable by splicing for example, to hold the cable in the tightened position.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5234435 (1993-08-01), Seagrave
patent: 5306301 (1994-04-01), Graf et al.
patent: 5397356 (1995-03-01), Goble et al.

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