Soft tissue repair
US8882834B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/0805
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and instruments for repairing soft tissues of a skeletal joint, such as, for example, of the foot or hand are presented. The method includes the steps of maintaining the metapodial bone intact; forming a bone tunnel through the proximal phalanx between volar and dorsal aspects of the proximal phalanx; passing a repair suture through the soft tissue to be repaired; passing the repair suture through the bone tunnel; and securing the suture. The method may be used for the repair of soft tissue, such as a volar ligament and/or a collateral ligament.
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