Method for securing a ligament replacement in a bone
US5350380A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1764
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for anchoring a replacement ligament in a bone. The method includes the steps of drilling a first hole through the bone with a drill to form a ligament tunnel, and drilling a second hole in the bone at an angle relative to the ligament tunnel using the drill inside the ligament tunnel as a reference to establish the position of the second hole. The method also includes the step of inserting a transverse pin through the second hole to secure the replacement ligament to the bone.
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