Patent ID: 6306138
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
A method for fixing a replacement ligament within a bone tunnel of a bone, the method comprising the steps of:forming a loop in the replacement ligament,inserting the replacement ligament into the bone tunnel, the bone tunnel having a longitudinal axis,inserting a cross pin through the bone transversely to the longitudinal axis of the bone tunnel, the cross pin having a distal end, a proximal end, and a body extending therebetween, a first tapered portion positioned adjacent to the distal end, threads positioned adjacent the proximal end, and a second tapered portion positioned to lie between the first tapered portion and the body,advancing the cross pin until the cross pin extends through the loop of the replacement ligament, andadvancing the cross pin further, until the cross pin is holding the replacement ligament in engagement with the bone, is securing the replacement ligament in the tunnel of the bone, and until the cross pin is completely positioned within the bone.