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Method and apparatus for performing ACL reconstruction

  • US 7,736,364 B2
  • Filed: 02/02/2006
  • Issued: 06/15/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for drilling a bone for receipt of a first and second bundle, the method comprising:

  • drilling a first tunnel in the bone;

    subsequently to the drilling, positioning a locating member extending from a tool along a first axis into the drilled first tunnel;

    slidably translating a cutting guide associated with a cutting member in a direction along a second axis, while selectively retaining the cutting member within a cannulated sleeve, the second axis of the cutting member being in a defined orientation relative to the first axis;

    moving the cutting member that extends through a bore in the tool relative to the locating member while the locating member remains positioned in the drilled first tunnel to select a desired lateral offset between the locating member and the cutting member; and

    forming a second tunnel in the bone with the cutting member.

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