METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING A RECONSTRUCTIVE GRAFT

摘要

A method and apparatus is provided for creating an internal reconstruction tissue graft. Templates may be used to create a multitude of patterns in a variety of tissue reconstruction grafts. An apparatus may be used to create an internal tissue graft for reconstruction through either compression and/or removal of segments. An apparatus may be used, through either compression and or removal of segments of a preformed template made of synthetics and or metal that mirrors a template that can be used as an internal tissue graft for reconstruction. In a method, such as using software analysis and an apparatus, the physical properties of the tissue graft and its pre- and post-operative properties and appearance may be measured.

主权项

1. A method of creating a pre-configured reconstructive tissue constructive graft for implantation at an anatomical site of a human body, comprising the steps of:
(a) obtaining a tissue graft from a location different than said anatomical site; (b) modifying said tissue graft by compressing, cutting or removing portions of said tissue graft to create designed surface features of said reconstructive tissue graft; and (c) associating one or more medicants, tissues or other materials with said designed features of said reconstructive tissue graft.