Methods and devices for ligament repair
US9814508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1764
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods are provided for positioning and forming bone tunnels. In one embodiment, a surgical drill guide apparatus is provided. The apparatus can include a first guide member having a longitudinal passageway extending therethrough for aiming a first guide pin along a first path to form a first bone tunnel. The apparatus can also include a second guide member having a longitudinal passageway extending therethrough for aiming a second guide pin along a second path to form a second bone tunnel. The first and second guide members can extend at an angle relative to one another and they can be offset such that axes of the guide members do not intersect.
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