Tissue graft fixation

摘要

A surgical device includes a member having first and second opposing surfaces. The member includes an intermediate portion in which the first surface has a recessed surface portion. The intermediate portion defines a hole extending from the recessed surface portion to the second surface. End portions extend from the intermediate portion, and each end portion defines a hole extending from the first surface to the second surface. The member has a tapered surface portion on the second surface. The surgical device includes a second member sized to be received within the recessed surface portion. A method includes locating a tissue fixation device at an opening to a bone hole, and increasing the size of the tissue fixation device by placing the tissue fixation device within a larger device.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
locating a tissue fixation device at an opening to a bone hole, the tissue fixation device being coupled to a tissue graft by a flexible member, and increasing a size of the tissue fixation device by placing the tissue fixation device within a larger device having a hole for receiving the flexible member, wherein increasing the size comprises increasing the size of the tissue fixation device prior to locating the tissue fixation device at the opening; wherein the larger device comprises end portions extending from an intermediate portion and wherein a gradual taper is located along an entire distance between each end portion and the intermediate portion; and wherein at least a portion of the gradual taper is linear.