PROGRESSIVE GRIP ASSEMBLED BONE-TENDON-BONE GRAFTS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

The present technology is related to the field of bone-tendon-bone implants, grafts, and components thereof, for implantation in mammals, particularly for implantation in humans. More particularly, the present technology relates to assembled implants that comprise a length of tendon (1201) and at least two bone components (1202, 1203) or intermediate bone blocks that are assembled to form a bone- tendon-bone implant, and methods of making such implants. In some embodiments, implants of the present technology provide a first grip on the tendon prior to implantation and a second grip during or after implantation. In some embodiments, bone block assemblies or intermediate bone blocks of the present technology have a first geometric configuration prior to implantation and a second geometric configuration during or after implantation, e.g. break during implantation.