Apparatus, system, and method for anchoring cable to bone
US10433891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8883
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for anchoring cable to bone includes an anchor configured to be anchored in a bone and a cable fixed to the anchor. The cable is configured to be tensioned to a measurable and adjustable tension to cause a measurable and adjustable compression of the bone by the cable. The apparatus may include a cable housing having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a passage. The distal portion is detachably and co-rotatably engageable with the anchor and the passage is open to and extends from a distal end of the distal portion. The apparatus also includes a cable having a fixed-end portion and a free-end portion. The fixed-end portion of the cable is fixed to the anchor and the free-end portion of the cable is non-fixedly positionable in the passage of the cable housing.
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