CONNECTOR FOR ORGANIC TISSUE, AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING A FRACTURE IN ORGANIC TISSUE

摘要

A connector for organic tissue, and a method for repairing a fracture in organic tissue such as skeletal bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and/or muscles. The connector comprises at least first and second rigid, helical members of a bio-compatible material. The helical members each has a first end with an insertion tip and an opposite, second end. The second ends are rigidly connected to each other and to a head for interaction with a tool for insertion of the connector in the organic tissue, and the helical members together form an open helical structure. The invention can particularly advantageously be implemented in connection with fractured skeletal bones in which the bone or cartilage structure has been weakened due to osteoporosis, other degenerative diseases, or trauma. However, the invention can also be implemented in cases where the organic tissue structure surrounding a fracture is sound.