| 摘要 |
A device (10), suitable for use in repairing a lacerated or severed tendon (32), particularly a hand flexor tendon, having a flat band body (12) with opposite ends (14, 16) of the body designed to anchor connecting sutures (18). The device (10) also finds applicability in the repair of lacerated or severed ligaments (58). Also disclosed is a method of repairing a severed tendon (32) by implanting a flat band device (10) suturing together the device and the tendon to effect an anastomosis along approximated ends of the severed tendon. Further disclosed is a method of repairing a lacerated or severed ligament (58). |
