Wright Medical Technology, Inc.

Cary P Hagan

Warren Oliver Haggard

Hungnan Lo

Donald A Randolph

Donald W Petersen

Kelly Schlachter

Rick P Swaim

James J Chao

Harris R Brian

This invention is generally directed to methods and materials for connective tissue repair. The invention is more specifically related to methods and materials for the repair of tendons and ligaments, especially in the hand. Methods and materials for rotator cuff repair are also disclosed. The use of extraoperatively obtained scaffolding matrices is promoted when reapproximating the connective tissue.

Methods and materials for connective tissue repair

A bone graft substitute composition comprising calcium sulfate; a mixing solution selected from the group consisting of sterile water, sodium chloride, phosphate buffered saline, potassium chloride, and sodium sulfate; and a plasticizing substance selected from the group consisting of carboxymethylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, methycellulose, and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.

Bone graft substitute composition

Methods for treating osteolytic bone lesions of all kinds are disclosed. The method includes making two holes in the bone adjacent the lesion and first applying a negative pressure source to one hole and then injecting a flushing fluid into the other. The method also includes replacing the flushing fluid line with a source of, at least, bioimplantable material to fill the void left by the flushed out bone lesion.

Methods for treating osteolytic bone lesions

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Germantown, TN, United States of America

Cary P Hagan