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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 08, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2012
Karl Pierre Belliard, La Membrolle, FR;
Gilles Larroque-lahitette, Lagor, FR;
Marion Jeanne Sophie Delclaud, Pau, FR;
Jean-luc Albert Paul Jouve, Marseille, FR;
Karl Pierre Belliard, La Membrolle, FR;
Gilles Larroque-Lahitette, Lagor, FR;
Marion Jeanne Sophie Delclaud, Pau, FR;
Jean-Luc Albert Paul Jouve, Marseille, FR;
Zimmer Spine S.A.S, Bordeaux, FR;
Abstract
A tensioning tool and method for tensioning a conformable ligature of a bone fixing system are disclosed. The ends of a conformable ligature can be passed around bones, bone grafts, tendons, plates, rods, fasteners, or other anatomical or implanted structures, and the like to form a loop. Another portion of the conformable ligature can be coupled to a tensioning tool. The tensioning tool can include a first portion and a second portion in threaded engagement with each other. Rotation of one portion relative to the other can cause tensioning of the conformable ligature through translation of a tensioning member.