Tunnel measuring device for ligament reconstruction

Details Tunnel measuring device for ligament reconstruction Tunnel measuring device for ligament reconstruction

2008-10-15

2011-11-01

Isabella, David (Department: 3774)

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

Implantable prosthesis

Ligament or tendon

C606S102000

Reexamination Certificate

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08048157

ABSTRACT:
Measuring devices and methods of determining the appropriate graft length for reconstructive surgery, for example for an all-inside ACL reconstruction ligament repair. The measuring device accurately determines the graft length based on the total length between the femoral and tibial tunnels (sockets) plus the intraarticular space between them. The measuring device may comprise two small, cannulated beads (preferably polished metal) and three strands (for example, three suture strands). The beads may have a diameter of about 5 mm and the three sutures may preferably have distinct and different colors.

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