Tissue retractor

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1983-06-27

1985-05-21

Coven, Edward M.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128754, A61B 1702

Patent

active

045179654

ABSTRACT:
Tissue retractor particularly adapted for use during arthroscopic surgery on the knee joint. This surgical instrument includes a rigid elongate member with a sharpened end adapted for insertion through skin into meniscal tissue within the knee joint. The elongate member includes a retractable, laterally projecting barb near the sharpened end for seating within the tissue. In one embodiment, a tensioning device is provided so that parts of torn meniscal tissue can be pulled together to permit healing.

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