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Apparatus and method for elongating a tendon

US9770260B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2015
Grant dateSep 26, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 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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