Surgical cable tensioning apparatus and method
US8257367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8869
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cable tensioning apparatus and method are provided for positioning and tensioning a surgical cable to skeletal tissue or to implants. The invention is most applicable for securing surgical cable and/or orthopedic implants to bone in orthopedic surgery. A linearly translated drive rod attached to cable is driven by a friction drive to create tension on the surgical cable.
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