Devices and methods for tendon repair
First Claim
1. A tendon repair device for being positioned inside of a tendon that includes a partial or complete rupture, the rupture separating the tendon into a first section and a second section, the tendon repair device including:
- an implant having a body that is configured to be inserted into the first section of the tendon, and into the second end of the tendon;
the implant having an outer surface that that grips the tendon into which the implant is inserted; and
the outer surface having one of a the group consisting of;
a spiraled configuration, a criss cross or cruciate pattern in cross section, and a plurality of ribs extending from the outer surface.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a device and method for repairing a partially or totally ruptured tendon. The device comprises an implant placed inside or outside of the tendon on either side of the rupture in order to strengthen the ruptured area during repair. Once positioned inside the tendon, the tendon is held in place so it can heal either by sewing or stapling through the tendon and implant, or by any other suitable method that utilizes the implant to provide strength to the ruptured area. In this manner the tendon can heal with less chance of rupturing again prior to healing.
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1. A tendon repair device for being positioned inside of a tendon that includes a partial or complete rupture, the rupture separating the tendon into a first section and a second section, the tendon repair device including:
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an implant having a body that is configured to be inserted into the first section of the tendon, and into the second end of the tendon; the implant having an outer surface that that grips the tendon into which the implant is inserted; and the outer surface having one of a the group consisting of;
a spiraled configuration, a criss cross or cruciate pattern in cross section, and a plurality of ribs extending from the outer surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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- 25. A tendon repair device for repairing a tendon that has been ruptured into a first end and a second end, the device comprising a hollow tube having a first end and second end, wherein the first end of the tendon is received in the first end of the hollow tube and the second end of the tendon is received in the second end of the hollow tube.
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