Method of performing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using biodegradable interference screw

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PATENT NO 9848978
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14958184

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A method of replacing an ACL with a graft. The method provides for the drilling bone tunnels in a femur and a tibia. A replacement graft is provided having first and second ends. A biodegradable composite screw is provided. The screw is made from a biodegradable polymer and a bioceramic or a bioglass. At least one end of the graft is secured in a bone tunnel using the biodegradable composite screw.

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DEPUY MITEK LLCRAYNHAM MA

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Donnelly, Lisa M Wellesley, US 14 1357
Li, Yufu Bridgewater, US 94 6723
Sullivan, Joan M Hanover, US 17 967
Whittaker, Gregory R Stoneham, US 123 5472
Yuan, J Jenny Neshanic Station, US 15 2225

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