Tissue augmentation device and method of repairing a ligament or

Details Tissue augmentation device and method of repairing a ligament or Tissue augmentation device and method of repairing a ligament or

1988-02-05

1989-05-30

Frinks, Ronald L.

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

Implantable prosthesis

Ligament or tendon

128 92YR, 128 92YQ, 128334R, A61F 208

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ABSTRACT:
A tissue augmentation device is disclosed for use in parallel with biological tissue in the repair or reconstruction of ligaments and tendons. The device comprises at least one strap-like element formed of a stable biocompatible material and a biodegradable element connected in series with the strap-like element. The device is adapted for fixation at each end thereof to the anatomical structures connected by the ligament or tendon.

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G. K. McPherson, Ph.D., et al., Experimental Mechanical and Histologic Evaluation of the Kennedy Ligament Augmentation Device, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Jun. 1985, vol. 196, pp. 186-195.

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