Method of replacing an anterior cruciate ligament in the knee

Details Method of replacing an anterior cruciate ligament in the knee Method of replacing an anterior cruciate ligament in the knee

2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Barrett, Thomas (Department: 3738)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C623S013120

Reexamination Certificate

active

07032599

ABSTRACT:
A method of reconstructing a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in a human knee. Femoral and tibial tunnels are drilled into the femur and tibia. A transverse tunnel is drilled into the femur to intersect the femoral tunnel. A replacement graft is formed into a loop and moved into the femoral and tibial tunnels using a surgical needle and suture. A flexible filamentary member is simultaneously moved along with the loop into the femoral and transverse tunnels. The filamentary member is used as a guide wire in the transverse tunnel to insert a cannulated cross-pin to secure a top of the looped graft in the femoral tunnel.

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