Retainer for tendons used in the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee.

摘要

The retainer for tendons used in the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee comprises a cylindrical body (2) having a flange (3) at one end and an eyelet (5) at the other end; the tendons are engaged through the eyelet and are guided through a hole formed through the femoral and tibial condyles; the body (2) can be inserted until the flange (3) abuts against the femoral inlet of the hole. <IMAGE>