Dovetail method of allograft transplantation
US8840619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/3872
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A technique for forming a dovetail shaped groove in bone necessary in allograft transplantation such as the meniscus or the Achilles tendon. The technique uses a single drill guide that is designed to create a dovetail shape in bone. The drill guide is provided with a first opening for receiving one drill sleeve placed in a fixed location, and a second opening having an oblong shape for receiving a second drill sleeve having an offset cannulation. The combination of the two drill sleeves allows the surgeon to place two guide pins and ream over each guide pin resulting in a dovetail shape in the bone.
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