Apparatus and method for elongating a tendon
US9770260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for elongating a tendon including by moving a cutting blade along the 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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