Method and apparatus for re-approximating tissue

Details Method and apparatus for re-approximating tissue Method and apparatus for re-approximating tissue

1990-11-06

1994-12-13

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

606 72, 606216, 606232, 606151, 24 16PB, 24 305P, A61B 1900, B65D 6300

Patent

active

053721462

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses are described for attaching tendons, ligaments, or other tissue to bone, which includes the use of adjustable head members positioned along filament members. Also disclosed are methods and apparatuses for mending breaks in tissue such as skin or meniscal layers tissue such as skin or meniscal layers skin by use of similar elements.

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