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The present disclosure discloses a fixation device and/or method for fixation of tissue that is quick and easy to deploy, low profile, readily revisable, requires no special knots or supporting accessories or equipment, and provides a strong fixation that is secure and provides the desired level of fixation in view of tensions experienced by tissue in a joint such as a knee. |
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The present disclosure discloses surgical devices, systems, and/or methods for fixation of tissue within a body of a patient. Known fixators and/or fixation devices, methods, or steps are limited. Fixation devices may be aperture fixation (e.g., interference screws) or suspensory fixation (e.g., EZLoc, WasherLoc, Toggleloc plus EZloc, and the like; cortical: Endo buttons, staples, screw posts; cancellous: transfixion pins, Bio-TransFix, Aperfix, and the like). A simple, easy fixation device that facilitates setting a tension in soft tissue is needed. |
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Figure 6 illustrates one example of a method for securing tissue within or to a body of a patient, according to one embodiment. |
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Figure 5F is an end view of a one-way tissue engagement feature, according to one embodiment. |
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a first side between the base and the cutting edge, the first side defining a first slot between the first side and the saw blade; |
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Figure 5D is a side perspective view, end perspective view, opposite end perspective view, and a side perspective view of a fixation device having a square longitudinal cross-section in four different orientations, according to one embodiment. |
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Figure 5C is a side perspective view, end perspective view, opposite end perspective view, and a side perspective view of a fixation device having a circular longitudinal cross-section and a non-uniform diameter in four different orientations, according to one embodiment. |
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Figure 5B is a side perspective view, end perspective view, opposite end perspective view, and a side perspective view of a fixation device having an elliptical longitudinal cross-section in four different orientations, according to one embodiment. |
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Figure 5A is a side perspective view, end perspective view, opposite end perspective view, and a side perspective view of a fixation device having a circular longitudinal cross-section in four different orientations, according to one embodiment. |
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Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a fixation device taken along a longitudinal axis of the fixation device positioned within a bone tunnel of a bone, according to one embodiment. |
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Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a fixation device taken along a longitudinal axis of the fixation device, according to one embodiment. |
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Figure 2D is an end view of the fixation device of FIG. 2A from the first end, according to one embodiment. |
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Figure 2C is a perspective view of the fixation device of FIG. 2A from a second end, according to one embodiment. |
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Figure 2B is a perspective view of the fixation device of FIG. 2A from a first end, according to one embodiment. |
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Figure 2A is a perspective view of a fixation device, according to one embodiment. |
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As used herein, “side” refers to structure or part of a structure including, but not limited to: one of a longer bounding surfaces or lines of an object especially contrasted with the ends, a line or surface forming a border or face of an object, either surface of a thin object, a bounding line or structure of a geometric figure or shape. (search "side" on Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. 03 Aug. 2021. Modified.) A side can also refer to a geometric edge of a polygon (two-dimensional shape) and/or a face or surface of a polyhedron (three-dimensional shape). (Search "side" on Wikipedia.com July 21, 2021. CC-BY-SA 3.0 Modified. Accessed Aug. 03, 2021.) |
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As used herein, a "marking" or "marker" refers to a symbol, letter, lettering, word, phrase, icon, design, diagram, indicator, figure, or combination of these designed, intended, structured, organized, configured, programmed, arranged, or engineered to communication information and/or a message to a user receiving, viewing, or encountering the marking. The marking can include one or more of a tactile signal, a visual signal or indication, an audible signal, and the like. In one embodiment, a marking may comprise a number or set letters, symbols, or words positioned on a surface, structure, or device to convey a desired message or set of information. |
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As used herein, “direction” refers to the line or course on which something or someone is moving or is aimed to move; or along which something is pointing or facing. (search "direction" on Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. 04 Aug. 2021. Modified.) |
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As used herein, “end” refers to a part or structure of an area or span that lies at the boundary or edge. An end can also refer to a point that marks the extent of something and/or a point where something ceases to exist. An end can also refer to an extreme or last part lengthwise of a structure or surface. (search "end" on Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. 04 Aug. 2021. Modified.) |
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As used herein, an “aperture” refers to a gap, a hole, a port, a portal, an opening, a space or recess in a structure, a void in a structure, or the like. In certain embodiments, an aperture can refer to a structure configured specifically for receiving something and/or for allowing access. In certain embodiments, an aperture can pass through a structure. In other embodiments, an aperture can exist within a structure but not pass through the structure. An aperture can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and can have a variety of geometric shapes and/or cross-sectional shapes, including, but not limited to a rectangle, a square, or other polygon, as well as a circle, an ellipse, an ovoid, or other circular or semi-circular shape. |
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