Method and apparatus for arthroscopic tunneling

Details Method and apparatus for arthroscopic tunneling Method and apparatus for arthroscopic tunneling

2004-04-20

2009-10-20

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07604636

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for repairing soft tissue through a less invasive procedure. Generally, a single shaft instrument is provided to allow for the drilling of a non-linear path into bone to facilitate tissue repair. An arthroscope can be used to monitor the procedure. Thus, smaller incisions can be made to repair soft tissues.

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