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METHOD OF FASTENING A TISSUE OR A CORRESPONDING PROSTHETIC ELEMENT IN AN OPENING PROVIDED IN A HUMAN OR ANIMAL BONE AND FASTENER SUITABLE FOR THE METHOD

  • US 20130006278A1
  • Filed: 01/19/2011
  • Published: 01/03/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/27/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for fastening tissue or a corresponding prosthetic element in an opening in a human or animal bone comprising the steps of:

  • providing a fastener and at least one anchoring element comprising a liquefiable material;

    providing an opening in the human or animal bone, the opening comprising at least one mouth in a bone surface and an inside wall and being dimensioned for the fastener to fit into the opening;

    for press-fitting the tissue or prosthetic element in the opening, positioning the tissue or prosthetic element in the opening and pressing it against a first portion of the inside wall by forcing the fastener into the opening or by expanding the fastener in the opening;

    simultaneously transmitting energy to the liquefiable material of the anchoring element and advancing the anchoring element relative to the fastener, for liquefying at least part of the liquefiable material in the vicinity of a second portion different from the first portion of the inside wall and making it contact said second wall portion; and

    letting the liquefied material to re-solidify in contact with the second wall portion.

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