Method and instruments for ACL reconstruction

Details Method and instruments for ACL reconstruction Method and instruments for ACL reconstruction

1992-08-17

1994-12-20

Brown, Michael A.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 86, 606 88, A61B 1700, A61F 500

Patent

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053742699

ABSTRACT:
A drill bit having a small-diameter shank, an abbreviated drilling head, and a smooth transition portion between the shank and the head. The drill bit is particularly useful for drilling femoral tunnels during reconstruction of cruciate ligaments.

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