Multiple anchor tension adjustment system and method
US10881500B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0852
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic attachment system includes a first bone anchor, a second bone anchor, and a flexible connector. The flexible connector is connected between the first bone anchor and the second bone anchor. The flexible connector includes a sliding loop, a tensioning end and a fixed end. The sliding loop is connected to a sling loop bone anchor, and the fixed end is connected to the fixed end bone anchor. The tensioning end is slidably connected and lockable to the fixed end. A flexible connector, a method for attaching a flexible connector between at least two bone anchors in a patient's body, and a method of making a flexible connector are also disclosed.
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