Methods and materials for connective tissue repair

Details Methods and materials for connective tissue repair Methods and materials for connective tissue repair

2004-05-13

2008-08-05

Kennedy, Sharon E. (Department: 1615)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Ligament or tendon

C623S013110, C623S013120

Reexamination Certificate

active

07407511

ABSTRACT:
This invention is generally directed to methods and materials for connective tissue repair. The invention is more specifically related to methods and materials for the repair of tendons and ligaments, especially in the hand. Methods and materials for rotator cuff repair are also disclosed. The use of extraoperatively obtained scaffolding matrices is promoted when reapproximating the connective tissue.

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