Methods for mounting and using tethered joint bearing implants
US7867280B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0075
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method includes the acts of sliding a first end of a flexible first line through a channel in a first bone anchor. A portion of the first line is connected to an implant having a top articular surface and an opposing bone apposition surface. The first line extending between the implant and the first bone anchor is then tensioned. While the tensioning force is maintained on the first line, the first line is secured to the first bone anchor.
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