Tissue retractor
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May 21, 1985
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Jun 27, 1983
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Jun 27, 1983
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Tissue retractor particularly adapted for use during arthroscopic surgery on the knee joint. This surgical instrument includes a rigid elongate member with a sharpened end adapted for insertion through skin into meniscal tissue within the knee joint. The elongate member includes a retractable, laterally projecting barb near the sharpened end for seating within the tissue. In one embodiment, a tensioning device is provided so that parts of torn meniscal tissue can be pulled together to permit healing.
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