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Kevin L. Cooper0
David W. Overaker0
J. Jenny Yuan0
Kevor S. TenHuisen0
Victor F. Janas0
Date of Patent
July 12, 2005
0Patent Application Number
099697790
Date Filed
September 28, 2001
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Patent abstract
An orthopedic interference screw has a hard, self-threading front section and a bioabsorbable rear section. The two sections are conjoined and threaded such that the hard front section cuts threads into the bone and the softer rear section follows the threads into the bone. Preferably, the screw has an axial bore for matingly receiving a turning tool such as a hex wrench.
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