Method for securing a ligament replacement in a bone
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Sep 27, 1994
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Jan 15, 1993
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Jan 15, 1993
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A method is provided for anchoring a replacement ligament in a bone. The method includes the steps of drilling a first hole through the bone with a drill to form a ligament tunnel, and drilling a second hole in the bone at an angle relative to the ligament tunnel using the drill inside the ligament tunnel as a reference to establish the position of the second hole. The method also includes the step of inserting a transverse pin through the second hole to secure the replacement ligament to the bone.
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