Apparatus and method for elongating a tendon

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PATENT NO 9055969
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13301384

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An apparatus and method for elongating a tendon including a cutting blade and a cutting guide supporting the cutting blade in such a way that the cutting blade is movable through at least a portion of a tendon in a helical path so as to make a helical cut in the tendon which allows elongation of the tendon.

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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS INC1302 WRIGHTS LANE EAST WEST CHESTER PA 19380

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Appenzeller, Andreas Oberdorf, CH 45 1435
Fluri, Daniel Oberdorf, CH 26 222
Gedet, Philippe Oberdorf, CH 18 262

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