Apparatus and method for elongating a tendon
US9055969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for elongating a tendon including a cutting blade and a cutting guide supporting the cutting blade in such a way that the cutting blade is movable through at least a portion of a tendon in a helical path so as to make a helical cut in the tendon which allows elongation of the tendon.
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