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Proximal biceps tenodesis with biceps button

US10799252B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2019
Grant dateOct 13, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and drill guide systems that provide internalization of the biceps tendon with use of fixation devices such as the Arthrex BicepsButton™ or Pectoralis Button tensioned outside a smaller converged drill hole. The technique converges two angled drill holes and use the button to fixate a reinforced (whipstitched) biceps tendon into a single bone versus stabilizing two bones. The biceps tendon is being pulled into the larger of the drilled holes and fixed by the button outside of the smaller drilled hole.

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