Pre-adjusted prosthetic ligament and method of manufacture

Details Pre-adjusted prosthetic ligament and method of manufacture Pre-adjusted prosthetic ligament and method of manufacture

2005-03-15

2005-03-15

Pellegrino, Brian E (Department: 3738)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Ligament or tendon

C623S901000, C623S909000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06866681

ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic ligament and its method of manufacture is provided by which the prosthetic ligament is comprised of a plurality of strands aligned in a parallel lengthwise relationship to form a bundle, with the strands being interwoven at their respective ends while the middle portion of the strands remain unattached to adjacent strands. A predetermined torsion is applied to each strand prior to forming the bundle to create natural coiling in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise orientation. The prosthetic ligament may be used for a posterior or anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint.

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