Materials and methods for improved bone tendon bone transplantation
US6497726B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00359
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface therefor, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
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