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METHOD FOR USE IN REPAIRS OF INJURED SOFT TISSUE

  • US 20080058867A1
  • Filed: 10/02/2007
  • Published: 03/06/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/05/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A soft tissue surgical repair method comprising the steps of:

  • attaching a first end of a bridge member on one side of a soft tissue injury by coapting the first end to soft tissue with mating members of a cleat;

    attaching a second end of the bridge member to bone tissue using a fastener; and

    using a bridging section between the first and second ends to support forces associated with the intervening soft tissue.

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