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Helical orthopedic fixation and reduction device, insertion system, and associated methods

  • US 20040147957A1
  • Filed: 12/16/2003
  • Published: 07/29/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An orthopedic system for fixation of a soft tissue tear comprising:

  • a generally helical fixation element; and

    a hollow, generally helical insertion element dimensioned to admit at least a distal portion of the fixation element into a lumen thereof, the insertion element insertable in a screwing motion along the soft tissue tear, the insertion element removable in a reverse screwing motion, leaving the fixation element positioned helically in bridging relation along the tear.

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