Method for fixing traction threads to ends of a prosthetic ligament
First Claim
1. - A process for the creation of a prosthetic ligament (1) for the replacement of a natural articular ligament, with an overall cylindrical shape, and that includes an intra- articular middle part (3) between two intra-osseous end parts (2), where this process includes a stage for winding or folding a web of synthetic polymer fibres onto itself, followed by a stage for fitting a traction thread (5) to each of the ends (4) of the ligament (1), and then a stage for installation of a ferrule (6) on the ends (5) characterised in that the installation of the ferrule (6) consists of making a radial ligature (60) of the ligament (1) equipped with its traction threads (5) with a ligature thread (7).
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Abstract
Method for production of a prosthetic ligament (1), for the replacement of a natural joint ligament, having a global cylindrical form and including a medial intra-articular section (3) between two intra-osseous end parts (2). The method includes a step of the rolling or folding on itself of a web of synthetic polymer fibres, followed by a step of installation of a traction thread (5) to each of the ends (4) of the ligament (1), then a step of placing a tip (6) on the ends (5), characterized in that the placing of the tip (6) includes producing a radial ligature (60) of the ligament (1) provided with the traction threads (5), by of a ligature thread (7).
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- 1. - A process for the creation of a prosthetic ligament (1) for the replacement of a natural articular ligament, with an overall cylindrical shape, and that includes an intra- articular middle part (3) between two intra-osseous end parts (2), where this process includes a stage for winding or folding a web of synthetic polymer fibres onto itself, followed by a stage for fitting a traction thread (5) to each of the ends (4) of the ligament (1), and then a stage for installation of a ferrule (6) on the ends (5) characterised in that the installation of the ferrule (6) consists of making a radial ligature (60) of the ligament (1) equipped with its traction threads (5) with a ligature thread (7).
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