Tendon Cap and method for tendon repair

Tendon Cap and method for tendon repair

A method and apparatus for joining opposite ends of a severed tendon or ligament. A core suture is attached to one of the severed ends. A cap is attached to the severed end by the core suture. The cap protects the severed end from trauma and fraying as it is pulled back toward the opposite severed e...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
Hauptverfasser: WIESMAN IRVIN M, BEAR BRIAN J
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
Online-Zugang:Volltext bestellen
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:A method and apparatus for joining opposite ends of a severed tendon or ligament. A core suture is attached to one of the severed ends. A cap is attached to the severed end by the core suture. The cap protects the severed end from trauma and fraying as it is pulled back toward the opposite severed end of the tendon. The cap is removed prior to reattachment of the severed ends. The cap may have a coating applied to it to reduce friction and add other properties such as improved healing to the tendon after it is reattached.