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System and method for meniscal repair through a meniscal capsular tunnel

  • US 7,594,922 B1
  • Filed: 04/07/2005
  • Issued: 09/29/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/07/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of repairing a damaged meniscus of a knee, the method comprising:

  • inserting a repair member into an anterior portion of a meniscal capsular tunnel of the knee;

    actuating the repair member from a position anterior to the meniscus either medially or laterally around at least a portion of the meniscus to position at least a first end of the repair member posteriorly of the meniscus, within the meniscal capsular tunnel; and

    passing the first end from the meniscal capsular tunnel through at least a portion of the meniscus.

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