| 摘要 |
<p>A surgical cable assembly (10) is provided for securing bones, or securing medical implant devices to bones. The assembly preferably comprises a multistrand metal (14) cable and a crimpable coupling member (16) attached to a loop in the cable (14) adjacent one end formed by a separate crimp member (18). The coupling member (16) secures the cable (14) in a permanent loop that encircles the bone and is capable of pivoting to permit the cable to follow the outer contour of the bone and/or implant. The coupling member (16) may comprise a flange (42) to limit its rotation about the cable (14). A method of securing bones and/or implants with the cable assembly (10) also is provided.</p> |
