Soft and calcified tissue implants
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1. An assembled implant, comprising:
- a first segment having a first outer surface and a first inner mating surface;
a second segment having a second outer surface and a second inner mating surface;
the first segment and the second segment are joined together by the first and second inner mating surfaces; and
a length of soft tissue having a first end and a second end;
wherein the first end of the soft tissue is positioned between the inner mating surface of the first segment and the inner mating surface of the second segment; and
wherein the first segment and the second segment are each semi-conical in shape, wherein the outer surface of each segment has threads defined thereon, and wherein the threads are aligned when the first and second segments are joined together.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein is processed dermis graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a processed dermis graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of processing dermis that results in a dermis derived implant suitable to replace a tendon or ligament in a recipient in need thereof. Other compositions and applications of a dermis derived implant, and methods of manufacture and use, are disclosed.
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1. An assembled implant, comprising:
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a first segment having a first outer surface and a first inner mating surface; a second segment having a second outer surface and a second inner mating surface;
the first segment and the second segment are joined together by the first and second inner mating surfaces; anda length of soft tissue having a first end and a second end; wherein the first end of the soft tissue is positioned between the inner mating surface of the first segment and the inner mating surface of the second segment; and wherein the first segment and the second segment are each semi-conical in shape, wherein the outer surface of each segment has threads defined thereon, and wherein the threads are aligned when the first and second segments are joined together. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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