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US 7,407,511 B2Granted
Methods and materials for connective tissue repair
AssigneeWright Medical Technology, Inc.
InventorsCary P. Hagan, Rick P. Swaim, Kelly W. Schlachter, James J. Chao, Hungnan Lo
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Abstract
This invention is generally directed to methods and materials for connective tissue repair. The invention is more specifically related to methods and materials for the repair of tendons and ligaments, especially in the hand. Methods and materials for rotator cuff repair are also disclosed. The use of extraoperatively obtained scaffolding matrices is promoted when reapproximating the connective tissue.
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A method of rotator cuff repair, comprising the steps of:
- accessing the proximal humerus;
- accessing the scapula;
- providing a scaffolding matrix having first and second ends and at least one bone block on an end thereof;
- attaching said end of said scaffolding matrix having said bone block to said proximal humerus;
- attaching said other end of said scaffolding matrix to said scapula.
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