Method for fixing a graft in a bone tunnel

Details Method for fixing a graft in a bone tunnel Method for fixing a graft in a bone tunnel

2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Jackson, Suzette J. (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Ligament or tendon

C623S013140

Reexamination Certificate

active

07056340

ABSTRACT:
A method for fixing a portion of a piece of tissue in a bone tunnel comprising the steps of placing the portion of a piece of tissue in the bone tunnel, advancing spaced-apart first and second metal wires though the bone, transversely of the bone tunnel, so as to intersect the bone tunnel and extend into the portion of a piece of tissue, removing one of the wires and replacing the one removed wire with a first rod, and removing the other of the wires and replacing the other removed wire with a second rod, whereby to retain the portion of a piece of tissue in the bone tunnel with the rods.

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