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Apr 2, 2010 Players on hundreds of community college basketball teams aspire to suit up for a big Division-1 school. But NCAA scholarship money is making it tougher for two-year college players to make the jump. April Dembosky reports.
For-profit colleges fight rep with study
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Apr 1, 2010 Enrollment is up at for-profit colleges like DeVry, though these schools have been criticized for negative recruiting tactics. To fight back, the colleges are releasing a new study. Amy Scott reports.
Schools prep low-income kids for work
Mar 29, 2010 One way to get high schools students ready for college and work is to make "working" part of the curriculum. A network of two dozen Catholic high schools has been doing that for more than a decade. Laurie Stern reports.
A mall where you can go to school
Caitlan Carroll
Mar 22, 2010 Many regional malls are dealing with record vacancies at the same time that high schools are dropping programs for troubled teens because of budget cuts. But the two problems could have a common solution. Caitlan Carroll explains.
Sam's life as an American still a dream
Sep 22, 2011 Thousands of undocumented students graduate from high school each year in the U.S. When they do, many face an uncertain future. Independent producers Dan Collison and Elizabeth Meister bring us the story of Sam, an 18-year-old among this group.
How fast food became the school lunch
Kai Ryssdal
Sep 22, 2011 Sociologist Janet Poppendieck spent some time trying to make sense of how school meals are prepared and served. She talks with Kai Ryssdal about her new book on school nutrition programs.
School cost cuts lead to more garbage
Mar 17, 2010 Hard plastic lunch trays are largely a thing of the past in school cafeterias, because disposable trays that don't need washing are cheaper. But what about the environmental impact? Linda Lutton reports.
Education plan to target worst schools
Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Mar 17, 2010 Education Secretary Arne Duncan went to Capitol Hill to talk about overhauling America's schools and increasing federal spending on them by $4 billion. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Student loan biz not looking too healthy
Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Apr 30, 2010 Congress's health care overhaul includes a proposal to let the federal government hand out student loans directly, effectively eliminating the entire student loan industry. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
What's next after K.C. school closures?
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Shibori techniques, or pattern resist dyeing, have been used for hundreds of years. The resulting shibori fabric (traditionally indigo blue) is treasured by fiber artists (I have an entire collection).
Looking back over the last 12 months, I'd have to say that portraiture was a big trend in modern and creative quilting. From pixel quilts made of tiny fabric squares to mixed-media quilts that enhanced fabric with paint or colored pencil, quilt artists made a lot of faces.
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Thread sketching can add lots of texture and movement to your quilts. But as anyone who has tried it knows--if you don't stabilize your work, your fabric will draw up and pull out of shape.
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Last month, I revealed my art goal for the year: to make art every day. Easier said than done, but I'm trying. Some days, that means finishing a quilt top. Other days, I just have a few minutes for creative t
I've always found quilters to be a generous bunch, always ready to share a technique or some fabric from their stash.
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June 23, 2010
Turf toe? What in the world is turf toe? University of Wisconsin graduate assistant athletic trainer Ryan Dean answers questions many fans have about common sports injuries in a new series on UWBadgers.com, The Sports Medicine Corner. In part six of the series, Dean examines a procedure many have heard of but few understand: Tommy John surgery.
MADISON, Wis. -- Since 1974, one revolutionary surgery has saved the careers of countless baseball pitchers with severe elbow injuries. The surgery first performed by Dr. Frank Jobe to repair damaged elbow ligaments is named after its first recipient, Major League pitcher Tommy John.
While the surgery has succeeded in bringing countless numbers of players back to their full potential, the recovery process is a long and difficult one, resulting in up to two years of rehabilitation before returning to participation.
What is it? Tommy John is actually the name given to the surgery used to fix an elbow injury known as a medial (or ulnar) collateral ligament sprain. The surgery is named after former Major League Baseball pitcher Tommy John who was the first individual to undergo the procedure.
Where is it? Tommy John surgery repairs the medial (or ulnar) collateral ligament or UCL. This ligament is located on the inside of the elbow joint and stretches from the humerus (upper arm) to the ulna (one of two forearm bones).
Why is it important? The UCL is a very important ligament for any overhead throwing sport such as baseball and football. The ligament is one of the main structures that hold the elbow joint together during the throwing motion. A rupture or tearing of this ligament weakens the stability of the elbow joint and makes forceful overhand throwing difficult and painful.
Who's at risk? While anyone can injure their UCL, individuals that perform repetitive overhand throwing motions are at a higher risk. These individuals include baseball players and football quarterbacks. Among baseball players, pitchers are at an even higher risk because of the higher quantities and higher velocity with which they typically throw.
In the past decade, there has been an increase in the number of high school-age athletes that have undergone Tommy John surgery. While no real correlation has been found to relate age and this injury, some of these younger athletes have actually turned to the surgery as a form of athletic enhancement. By undergoing the procedure, a number of these athletes have found their pitching velocities increase despite never being injured in the first place.
How is it injured? The UCL can be injured in a variety of ways. Because of the repetitive stress of overhead throwing, the ligament can slowly be injured over time resulting in a significant injury. The UCL can also be damaged by outside trauma to the elbow joint such as a twisting motion or a force to the outside of the elbow. In these instances, the UCL may be stretched and partially or completely torn.
Then what? For the general public or minor injuries, a UCL injury will likely be treated conservatively with no surgery. However, athletes with partial or complete tears who perform overhand throwing motions may require surgical repair. In these events, a Tommy John surgery is performed. During this surgery, the damaged ligament is replaced with a ligament from somewhere else in the body such as the forearm, hamstring, knee or foot. The new ligament is weaved through the elbow joint to reconstruct the UCL.
How long? A UCL repair via Tommy John surgery can result in a long, exhaustive recovery period. For non-pitchers, the recovery period can take anywhere from six months to a year. A pitcher, who must focus more on velocity and accuracy, will typically have a recovery period lasting between 12 and 18 months.
Rehab? Tommy John surgery rehab contains a variety of components. The athlete must regain full range of motion of the elbow joint before progressing to regain full strength of the arm and shoulder muscles. During the progress of rehabilitation, individuals will slowly return to throwing activities. These activities will begin with light throwing over a short distance and progress to longer and longer distances. For pitchers, the final component of rehab focuses on increasing velocity and accuracy from 60 feet, 6 inches (the distance between the pitching mound and home plate).
Who Had It? There have been numerous professional athletes who have had to undergo Tommy John surgery. Professional baseball players Jose Canseco, David Wells and John Smoltz have all undergone the procedure. NFL players Jake Delhomme and Deion Sanders have also had the surgery.
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Janine Brito started doing standup comedy in St. Louis and has performed at clubs and theaters throughout the US and Hong Kong. A rising star on the San Francisco scene, she is a regular at the Punch Line, winner of the 2009 SF Women's Comedy Competition, recipient of Rooftop Comedy's 2010 Silver Nail Award, and was just named the 2011 "Best Comedian with a Message" by the East Bay Express.
Praised by 7x7 Magazine as "one of SF's more daring voices" and one of "the 7 funniest people in town," this fall she'll head out on the road with fellow bay area comics, W. Kamau Bell and Nato Green, for their grassroots Laughter Against the Machine comedy tour to America's most volatile political hotspots. A sarcastic, snarky smart bomb of comedy funk straight from the 80's, Janine has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle and The SF Weekly called her "a mean lesbian." But she's pretty sure that they meant it in a good way.
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Scandinavia has earned and deserves a lot of love for the quality of steel they produce. My wish list from that part of the world is pretty long.If you are interested in giving an American company your business who is as good if not better than what you can find in Europe, give Benchmade's website a peruse. I have a few of their knives and I personally consider them to be the gold standard. No matter what I buy, my reaction is always "not bad but not as good as my Benchmade." Not sure what you concern is with folders but for weight purposes it's nice not having to deal with a sheath. I like them as I can keep them in my pocket and reduce the chances of becoming separated from it. I can't stand having a knife hanging around my neck. I have a cheapie 3" Schrade folding knife (U.S. based/made in Ireland) which holds an edge wonderfully and only weighs 1.1 oz.
I am a big fan of the sog seal pup. It's 5.5 oz, but you get a lot of blade for the weight.
The OP said he's looking for 1-1.5 inch blade. And not for fighting bears.Swiss Army Classic.Okay, he also said Titanium and long handle, but I'd argue with only a 1.4 inch blade, you don't need any more handle. I never have. And what is the magic of titanium? Stainless steel is also rustproof. 21 grams is less than 100-120 grams for a long fixed blade (and sometimes those weights don't include the needed sheath).And a Classic has a nail file, tweezers, and scissors (really handy for repairing gear, trimming moleskin, finger- and toe-nails, nose hairs after a month out, etc).I can make a fuzz stick with it, get into a vac-pack bag, cut cordage, and make minor kindling.If you have a wood-buring stove, ignore this idea - you need something bigger.If you don't and can't find one for $6, PM me, I buy lots of 6 at a time from TSA seizures.
You so kindly indicate that the responses have been for knives which do not fit into what the OP has asked for and then proceed to provide a solution that doesn't fit into what the OP wanted either (no folding blade). I guess he can add another response to that list.
Yeah, I know it's outside his parameters. Having gone from a medium blade to small myself (in part due to posts on BPL about Classics on down to single-bladed razor blades), I thought I'd throw it out there for his consideration. I do some trips on which I bring more knife than that, but when cooking with butane, filleting no fish, and butchering no critters, those 21 grams are about right for me.But this discussion does have me thinking about some little saws (14 grams) I was making for people burning wood - maybe I could sharpen the spine and make it a medium knife AND a saw.
I've been eyeing a ESEE Izula as a more substantial knife. They have an even smaller model, the ESEE Candiru. Also take a look at CRKT's Ritter RSK Mk5.
I think it is the only solution as I am not aware of any fixed blades that are that small.
The ESEE Candiru appears to be the closest match to the OP's request. Specs per ESEEO.A Length: 5.13"Cutting Edge Length: 2.0"Maximum Thickness: .125"Weight: 1.7 Ounces (Knife Only)1095 Steel - 55-57 Rc.Textured Powder Coat FinishSerializedSkeletonized HandleCordura SheathAvailable Knife Colors: Black, Desert Tan, ODI suspect this knife will hit the 2 oz mark once you add the cordura sheath. My schrade folding knife with locking blade compares well with this knife at 1.1 oz; obviously no sheath is necessary. The ESEE Candiru is probably a better quality tool though.
Buck HartshookBos S30v, too small to do any damage, fixed. ~1oz with kydex....sounds like you want 'barely a knife' and that what this is
Uh, small blade big handle, lets see - Cold steel has the "super edge" said to weight .8 ounce.http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/42SS/SUPER_EDGE.aspxThe handle is shorter than you asked for but looks quite secure. The weight sure is nice.The Pendleton Lite from the same company looks like a great knife to me -This puppy is 2.7 ounces with a nice handle and sturdy 3-5/8ths blade. I might have to get one myself...I own and use the Cold Steel Roach belly ( 2.6 ounces ) the Finn Bear ( 2.8 ounces and great for batoning wood ).I have yet to try their Canadian belt knife which is listed as 2.2 ounces. I also own and use several of the Mora knives from Ragweed Forge. Great knives, if you like the Scandinavian grind.I prefer the Mora blades for dressing and butchering meat ( which I do quite allot of ) and the double bevel blades for wood craft.
I won't tell you my favorite, but it starts with M, and ends with A, and rhymes with "Dora." Here is some more information on this useful knifehttp://backpackingtechnology.com/knives/the-mora-knife-of-sweden/the Ragweed site has lots of nice looking Mora type knives, some with very short blades. If you want a show knife, try Chris Reeve knifes. $400 to $800, titanium handled folders.
I would recommend against putting a different edge on a Mora knife than the shape it comes with. The edge is called a Scandi grind (Scandinavian), and is formed of two perfect planes that come together. It is very sharp out of the box, and easy to sharpen. You just hone both sides at the same angle as they are made, and you'll have a super sharp edge. I put black magic marker on the bevel that is about 1/4 inch wide, and use stones to grind away on the bevel, and observe the magic marker to make sure I'm grinding the angle truely. You move metal off the whole bevel, not just the edge as in most knives. Its foolproof that way, and you have the same angle as it came from the factory.
Edited by rshaver on 02/20/2013 10:38:13 MST.
as soon as they make a orange Candiru it will be my new hiking knife, until then my portly orange Izula will have to do :)
Mike, It does look like orange scales are already made for the Candiru.
yup- they have orange scales (and tan??)- I plan on using it sans scales (that's the way I use the Izula as well), for backpacking anyways. it's not in hand an overly long time- making fuzz sticks, cutting packaging, cleaning fish (occasional grouse in the fall), etc, so no need for scales- it's little lighter and lays flatter (which I find helps w/ neck carry)
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Use the myNutrition portion of SparkPeople religiously. By inputting what I will eat that day, I stay on track more and only eat the fruits veggies and chicken/fish/potatoe I made. I don't even visit the vending machine anymore and have been able to drink 8-10 glasses of water everyday. By seeing it, it's easier to achieve it.
Being Honest with myself has helps my weight loss and self esteem. I am finally in control of my health.
Too busy to track? I find if I take a photo of my meals I can track later and still stay on track.
Reminding myself to stay on track & track my progress, is really motivating


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|Robert-Jan Enzerink, Peter Wehrly
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[0001] This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/461,829, filed Dec. 15, 1999, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. � 119 (e) to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/113,312, filed Dec. 22, 1998, which is expressly incorporated by reference herein.
[0002] The present invention relates to a convenient packaged ligament graft; more particularly to a sterilized preserved ready to use ligament graft; and most particularly to a convenient sterilized preserved ready to use ligament graft for replacement of a cruciate ligament. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing and using the same.
[0003] The prior art is replete with examples of cruciate ligament replacements. In replacing an anterior or posterior cruciate ligament, standard techniques often involve drilling bone tunnels through the tibia and femur, inserting replacement ligament material in the bone tunnels, and securing the ends. See, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,354,300, hereby incorporated by reference. The prior art also includes examples of replacement ligaments that have bone plugs at one or both ends. Replacement ligaments including bone plugs are particularly useful, as the bone plugs fuse into the prepared bone tunnel, healing quickly and providing a secure attachment for the replacement ligament. Replacement ligaments may be anchored in the bone tunnels by interference screw, cross-pin, tab-loop anchor, screw-and-washer, or a variety of other means. See, for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,562,671 and 4,950,270, incorporated herein by reference.
[0004] Prior art replacement ligaments often involve autografts, for which suitable material is harvested from elsewhere in the patient's body. The patella tendon is widely used for such graft material, as it can be harvested with bone plugs at both ends. However, patients often experience considerable pain at the donor site following harvest of this tendon. Furthermore, an autograft patella tendon is not always available for use, particularly in revision surgery. Autograft alternatives to the patella tendon include the semitendinosis and gracilis hamstring tendons, the central quadriceps tendon, and fascia lata. See, for example, Charles H. Brown Jr. and Joseph H. Sklar, "Graft Selection, Nonpatellar Alternatives Gain Popularity," BioMechanics, June 1998, at 21; John P. Fulkerson and Rolf Langeland, "An Alternative Cruciate Reconstruction Graft: The Central Quadriceps Tendon," Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, June 1995, at 252, all hereby incorporated by reference. However, these replacement ligaments cannot be harvested with bone plugs at both ends. Thus, when using a replacement ligament of this type, the graft material is often sutured to a bone plug prior to insertion in the bone tunnel. Assembly of the replacement ligament during surgery uses significant operating room time and contributes considerably to the expense of such surgery.
[0005] Allografts may be used as replacement ligaments. However, the supply of allograft patella tendons is limited. Even when patella tendons are available, additional preparation is often required prior to use. As with autografts, available allograft semitendinosis, gracilis, quadriceps, Achilles' tendons, and flexor and extensor tendons (usually from the foot) require considerable additional preparation prior to use.
[0006] According to the present invention, graft material is packaged for convenient use. Packaged, sterilized, ready-to-use replacement grafts are provided in a variety of lengths with pre-attached sutures for easy insertion and may be further pre-sutured to one or two bone plugs. Thus, a surgeon may select a graft of the appropriate configuration, length, and size for use during reconstructive surgery, thereby eliminating the surgery time previously spent on harvesting and/or constructing the graft.
[0007] In one embodiment, the replacement ligament is provided with one bone plug. In another embodiment, the replacement ligament is provided with two bone plugs, one at each end. Such pre-attached bone plugs may improve the rate of incorporation of the soft tissue into a bone tunnel, thus improving healing rates. Long strands of sutures may be attached to one or both ends, in order to facilitate insertion. The replacement ligament material may include semitendinosis, gracilis, or quadriceps tendon, or other allograft or xenograft material. Other organic materials, such as small intestine submucosa ("SIS"), collagen scaffolds, or synthetic materials may be used. See, for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,902,508 and 5,711,969, hereby incorporated by reference.
[0008] According to another embodiment of this invention, replacement ligament could be provided without bone plugs. In this embodiment, the graft material may be cut to appropriate lengths and widths, looped, and sutured. This embodiment may be particularly appropriate for use with fixation techniques which do not use bone plugs, for instance in surgical situations wherein a crosspin is used to capture a looped replacement ligament.
[0009] Still another embodiment of this invention is a method of preparing a replacement graft package, including the steps of harvesting the graft material, cutting and shaping it, then assembling, preserving, and packaging the replacement graft.
[0010] The bone and tissue for use in this invention may be obtained from tissue banks, such as LifeNet, Virginia Beach, Va. The product may be preserved by freeze drying prior to packaging and reconstituted at the time of surgery. Water or a saline solution may be used for the reconstitution. Alternatively, the replacement ligament may be frozen without drying and thawed just prior to use.
[0011] In another embodiment of the invention, the replacement ligament is used to repair a damaged cruciate ligament. A sterile graft of appropriate size is selected and inserted in pre-drilled femoral and tibial holes. After insertion, the graft can be fixed within the knee using fixation devices including interference screws, cross-pins, tab-loop anchors, and screws and washers.
[0012] A final embodiment is a kit for repairing a damaged ligament comprising the pre-packaged ligament of this invention, pre-attached sutures, and a graft fixation devices including screws, cross-pins, tab-loop anchors, screws and washers, or other fixation devices.
[0013] While this invention is described for use in reconstruction of the cruciate ligaments of the knee, it should be appreciated that the invention may be practiced in other manners as well, including in the replacement of other soft tissue, especially in the replacement of other ligaments.
[0014]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a replacement ligament for use in this invention, wherein a single piece of graft material is looped three times around a pair of bone plugs;
[0015]FIG. 2 is similar to FIG. 1, except showing a line drawing representing the graft material and illustrating the direction of looping;
[0016]FIG. 3 is a sectional view along the line of 3-3 of FIG. 1;
[0017]FIG. 4 is similar to FIG. 1, except the graft material comprises a single strand which is looped around each bone plug twice;
[0018]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an end of the replacement ligament of FIG. 4 showing the sutures extending through the construct;
[0019]FIG. 6 is a sectional view along the line of 6-6 of FIG. 5;
[0020]FIG. 7 is similar to FIG. 6, except showing an alternate graft material arrangement;
[0021]FIG. 8 is an alternative embodiment of the replacement ligament for use in this invention, showing a replacement ligament without bone plugs;
[0022]FIG. 9 is a sectional view along the line of 9-9 of FIG. 8;
[0023]FIG. 10 is similar to FIG. 8, except the replacement ligament includes a looped end;
[0024]FIG. 11 is similar to FIG. 8, except the replacement ligament includes one bone plug;
[0025]FIG. 12 is a sectional view across 12-12 of FIG. 11.
[0026]FIG. 13 is similar to FIG. 12, except showing an alternate graft material arrangement;
[0027]FIG. 14 is similar to FIG. 11, except the replacement ligament includes bone plugs at both ends; and
[0028]FIG. 15 shows the graft of FIG. 8 as it is being inserted and fixed into the knee of a patient.
[0029]FIG. 1 shows generally a replacement ligament 10 for use in this invention. In this embodiment, replacement ligament 10 comprises graft material 12 and a set of bone plugs 20 and 22. Replacement ligament 10 of this invention also includes a set of interior sutures 32 for securing bone plugs 20 and 22 in place, and a set of end sutures 36 for use in insertion of replacement ligament 10 into a patient. Graft material 12 provides suitable flexibility and strength for ligament replacement, and bone plugs 20 and 22 are provided for bone ingrowth.
[0030] Referring still to FIG. 1, end sutures 36 may be used to secure the ends of graft material 12 in place, while interior sutures 32 secure portions of graft material 12 together to create pockets for receiving the bone plugs 20 and 22. Additionally, a long strand suture 30 may be secured to one or both ends of the replacement ligament. Such additional long strand sutures 30 may be used later to aid in insertion of replacement ligament 10 into prepared bone tunnels in the knee of the patient.
[0031]FIG. 2 illustrates a method for constructing replacement ligament 10 of FIG. 1. Graft material 12 is wrapped around first bone plug 20 to second bone plug 22, as shown by a line representing graft material 12 a. Graft material 12 b then loops back around second bone plug 22 and to first bone plug 20. Finally, graft material 12 c wraps around first bone plug 20 and back past second bone plug 22. Thus, in this illustrative embodiment the graft material 12 is triple-stranded.
[0032]FIG. 3 shows a cross section of FIG. 1 illustrating a possible placement of graft material 12 a, 12 b, and 12 c around bone plug 20. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3, bone plugs 20 and 22 are exposed on only approximately one third of the circumference. However, in other embodiments, more surface area of the bone plugs may be exposed. This may be accomplished by looping the replacement ligament 12 twice rather than three times, as illustrated in FIGS. 4-7.
[0033] An alternative embodiment of the present invention that provides additional bone surface area is shown in FIG. 4. In this embodiment, replacement ligament 10 is provided with two bone plugs 20 and 22. Graft material 12 is double stranded. The first strand, graft material 12 a, is located along a side 60 of bone plug 22, extends to bone plug 20, and is located along a side 61 of bone plug 20. Graft material 12 then loops around a proximal end 45 of bone plug 20, and the second strand, graft material 12 b, is located along a second side 62 of bone plug 20, and then extends to bone plug 22 at a side 63. As illustrated, bone plug 20 is then secured to graft material 12 by a set of sutures 34 and 35. Suture 34 extends from side 62 of bone plug 20 and passes completely through bone plug 20 to side 61 where optionally a stitch 48 is made. Suture 34 then returns to side 62. As shown, suture 35, is provided in the opposite orientation and extends from side 61 of bone plug 20 and passes completely through to side 62. Suture 35 then passes back through bone plug 20 to side 61 where a knot 26 is tied. As described above, graft material 12 is also wrapped around bone plug 22. Bone plug 22 is then secured to replacement ligament 12 by sutures 31 and 33 that pass completely through bone plug 22 in the same manner as sutures 34 and 35. A set of bundle sutures 38, preferably provided in a whip stitch 39, may be used to secure ends 24 and 25 of graft material 12 beyond bone plug 22 at a distal end 46 of replacement ligament 10. Additional long strand sutures 30 may be secured to the proximal and distal ends 45 and 46 of the replacement ligament 10. It will be understood that the terms proximal and distal are used for convenience and represent the preferred orientation of replacement ligament 10 for use in anterior cruciate ligament repair. Alternative graft orientations may be required for particular applications or surgeon preference.
[0034]FIGS. 5 and 6 further illustrate a construction in which graft material 12 is sutured to bone plug 20 of FIG. 4. As best seen in FIG. 5, suture 34 passes completely through bone plug 20 twice, first passing from side 62 through bone plug 20 to side 61. Preferably a stitch 48 is then made on side 61. The suture then passes back through bone plug 20 to side 62. The ends of suture 34 are then tied in a knot 26, thus securing the opposing strands 12 a and 12 b of graft material 12. In the embodiments of FIGS. 4-6, it is preferred that all strands of graft material 12 be secured to bone plug 20. However, for some applications surgeons may prefer replacement ligaments for which the bone plugs are provided in pockets, rather than rigidly sutured to the graft material.
[0035] In some fixation methods, it would be preferable to have bone exposed on both sides of the graft, as shown in FIGS. 4-6. With other fixation methods, it may be preferable to have the greatest possible exposed surface area of bone plug 20 on one side, as seen in FIG. 7. FIG. 7 shows an alternative graft arrangement in which the graft strands 12 a and 12 b are placed together on one side of bone plug 20 and secured by suture 34. Also, the replacement ligament may be provided in a straight single length and sutured to bone plugs without looping at all. Finally, by varying the size of the bone plugs in relation to the replacement ligament width, more of the circumference of the bone plug may be exposed without sacrificing necessary strength of the replacement ligament.
[0036] Another embodiment is illustrated in FIG. 8. In this embodiment, a replacement ligament 10 is provided without bone plugs. Graft material 12 may be single-stranded or multiple-stranded. If graft material 12 is multiple-stranded as shown, the multiple strands may be created by bundling individual strands, by folding a strand back upon itself, or by a combination of both. FIG. 9 shows a cross section of FIG. 8 illustrating the multiple-stranded bundle created by the individual strands 14 and 16 folded back upon themselves and secured by bundle sutures 38.
[0037] Still referring to FIG. 8, multiple stranded replacement ligament graft distal end 46 maybe secured using bundle sutures 38, preferably provided in a whip stitch 39. As shown, 14 a, 14 b, 16 a, and 16 b are secured with bundle sutures 38 in a whip stitch 39 at both proximal and 45 and distal end 46. Also as shown, long strand sutures 30 are provided as separate sutures. Alternatively, long strand sutures 30 may be provided as the ends of bundle sutures 38. For some applications, long strand sutures 30 may be omitted. In the illustrative embodiment of FIGS. 8 and 9, the replacement ligament 10 is made of two individual strands 14 and 16, which are folded back upon themselves at proximal end 45, creating a quadruple-strand graft. However, it will be understood that other strand arrangements are within the scope of this invention.
[0038]FIG. 10 shows an embodiment similar to that illustrated in FIG. 8. However, at proximal end 45, a set of semi-bundle sutures 40 only partially bundle graft material 12, creating a loop 42. Loop 42 may be particularly useful for fixation methods which employ a cross pin. Alternatively, loop 42 may be provided in applications where autograft bone plugs are preferred. A similar loop may be provided at distal end 46.
[0039]FIG. 11 illustrates an embodiment of this invention which was prepared in a manner similar to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, but includes one bone plug 20. In this illustrative embodiment, bone plug 20 is included within the whip stitching 39 of bundle sutures 38 at distal end 46 of replacement ligament 10. The whip stitching 39 of bundle sutures 38 may provide enough support to hold the bone plug 20 in place. Alternatively, bone plug sutures similar to those shown in FIG. 5 may be necessary to provide proper attachment strength. Other arrangements for bone plug 20 are possible within the scope of this invention. Also, the proximal end 45 of this embodiment may be looped as in FIG. 10, or closed as in FIG. 8.
[0040] A cross section of FIG. 11, shown in FIG. 12, illustrates a possible placement of replacement ligaments 14 and 16 around bone plug 20. The whip stitching 39 of the bundle sutures 38 secures bone plug 20 within the replacement ligament strands 14 a, 14 b, 16 a, and 16 b. FIG. 13 shows a cross section of an alternative arrangement to FIG. 12 wherein all four strands of ligaments 14 and 16 may be located on one side of bone plug 20. The stitching of the bundle sutures is not shown. Alternatively, ligaments 14 and 16 may be secured with sutures similar to those shown in FIG. 7.
[0041] As illustrated in FIGS. 11-13, the graft material is provided in the quadruple strand arrangement of FIG. 8. However, other multiple strand arrangements may be suitable.
[0042]FIG. 14 illustrates another embodiment which is similar to that illustrated in FIG. 11, as the replacement ligaments 14 and 16 are looped at proximal end 45 and bone plug 22 is incorporated within the whip stitching 39 of bundle sutures 38. However, with the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 14, bone plugs 20 and 22 are provided on both ends. In this embodiment, the replacement ligaments 14 and 16 of proximal end 45 are held together with a set of bundle sutures 41. As shown, the same sutures 41 are used to suture bone plug 20. This embodiment ensures that bone plug 22 will not move during insertion into a patient's knee. Other methods of securing bone plug 20 are possible.
[0043] According to another embodiment, allograft replacement ligaments may be prepared using patella tendons which are harvested with bone plugs (not shown). Preparation of these replacement ligaments includes pre-attached sutures to facilitate subsequent insertion. The sutures may be made of absorbable or non-absorbable suture material. These replacement ligaments are provided in a variety of sizes and are packaged and sterilized for convenient use. The package may also include graft fixation devices.
[0044] In a method of construction of this invention, graft material may be obtained from a variety of sources including allograft, xenograft, or synthetic material. If allograft or xenograft material is used, it can be prepared by removing extraneous tissue, cutting the material to the proper size, and assembling into ready to use configurations, as described above. If bone plugs are provided, they are cut to the proper size, and they may be provided with slots to aid in suturing during assembly. The bone plugs may be allograft or xenograft bone material, or they may be made from bone substitutes such as hydroxyapatite, tri-calcium phosphate, or others.
[0045] Prior to assembly, the replacement ligament material may go through a series of washes. Such washes may include ALLOWASH™ solution, sterile water, isopropyl alcohol, antibiotic solution, and a final rinse with sterile water. ALLOWASH™ as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,820,581, hereby incorporated by reference, is a solution comprising three detergents, i.e., (1) polyoxyethylene-4-lauryl ether having the chemical formula C9H19(OCH2CH2)4OH, (2) octylphenol-ethyleneoxide, and (3) poly(ethylene glycol)p-nonyl-phenol-ether. The '581 patent also discloses various alternative cleaning solutions and washing protocols which may be used in the practice of this invention. The antibiotic solution may be a solution of endotoxin-free deionized/distilled water or ethanol, containing antibiotics, antiviral agents, hydrogen peroxide, permeation enhancers, organic acids, or a dilute solution of strong acids. Preferably, the antibiotic solution contains a mixture of bacitracin and polymyxin in sterile water. U.S. Pat. No. 5,797,871, hereby incorporated by reference, describes other methods of cleaning allograft bone. It should be understood that these and other techniques for cleaning the allograft tissue are within the scope of this invention.
[0046] Following assembly, the graft material may be placed under tension. For example, a tension spring may be used. This tension keeps the replacement ligament in proper alignment during subsequent preservation and packaging. The spring or other tension device may be removed before packaging or just prior to use.
[0047] Once the allograft or xenograft replacement ligaments have been washed, they are preserved. In one preferred embodiment of preparing the graft material, preservation is accomplished by a lyophilization cycle which may, for instance, last five days. Preferably, the replacement ligament is placed in sterile gauze within a sterile bottle prior to lyophilization, and the bottle is stoppered under vacuum following lyophilization to finish the packaging. When used, the replacement ligament may be reconstituted in either sterile water or saline, and such reconstitution may take approximately one hour under vacuum. For grafts which have been bottled under vacuum, this reconstitution may take place simply by introducing water or saline into the bottle by use of a sterile needle. Preferably, the needle would pierce the stopper without breaking the vacuum.
[0048] Alternatively, following washing, the replacement ligaments may be preserved by being fresh frozen. In this method of preservation, the replacement ligaments preferably are placed in a peelable soft package. Air is removed from the package by suction, and the package can be heat-sealed. A second, slightly larger, soft package may be used for additional protection of the graft material. For further sterilization, the replacement ligaments may be irradiated as is known in the art, for example with gamma radiation. Finally, the replacement ligaments are stored frozen, for instance from about −70� C. to about −80� C., and may be distributed on dry ice. When needed, frozen grafts are thawed, preferably in sterile saline. Because fresh frozen replacement ligaments are not fully dried, the reconstitution step required for lyophilized grafts may be omitted.
[0049] Various fixation devices, including interference screw, cross-pin, tab-loop anchor, screw-and-washer fixation devices, may be packaged with the replacement ligament, thus providing the surgeon with a kit for replacing a damaged ligament.
[0050] Synthetic materials may also be used in the practice of this invention. The graft material and/or bone plugs may be made of synthetic materials, and the replacement ligament may be constructed using a similar variety of techniques. The replacement ligament of this embodiment is then sterilized, and it is packaged according to the requirements of the materials used. As with allograft or xenograft replacement ligaments, the synthetic replacement ligaments may be packaged with or without graft fixation devices.
[0051] The replacement ligaments of this invention may be provided in a variety of lengths, with or without a variety of sizes of bone plugs. For ACL or PCL repair, lengths of 60 to 150 mm, preferably 90 to 100 mm may be used, with bone plugs preferably having a diameter of 6 to 10 mm. However, certain PCL techniques may require longer grafts, and individual patients or alternative fixation techniques may require grafts of larger or smaller sizes. Also, grafts for use in the replacement of other ligaments or other soft tissue may be larger or smaller. Thus, while sizes are disclosed, it will be understood that these sizes are merely typical of sizes needed for repair of the cruciate ligaments. Other sized grafts are within the scope of this invention.
[0052] As an example of use, a replacement ligament 10 of this invention may be used to repair an anterior cruciate ligament. FIG. 15 illustrates the graft of the present invention after it has been inserted into the patient. The surgical site and the tibial tunnel 72 and femoral tunnel 70 are drilled as known in the art, see, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,671,695, incorporated herein by reference, preferably while replacement ligament graft 10 is reconstituting or thawing. After tibial and femoral tunnels 72 and 70, respectively, have been drilled, a slotted guide pin (not shown) may then be passed through tibial tunnel 72 and into femoral tunnel 70. The knee is placed in hyperflexion and the guide pin can be passed out the anterolateral femoral cortex, where it then exits the skin.
[0053] Distal end long strand sutures 29 of the replacement ligament 10 are looped through the slotted guide pin eyelet (not shown) and pulled through the joint, exiting at the anterolateral femur. A pin puller, for example the DePuy Pin Puller (Cat. No. 2972-96-000), may be helpful in pulling the sutures through the joint. The graft is gently pulled into the tibial tunnel 72. A guidewire is then passed through a stab wound made at the level of the tibial plateau and just medial to the patellar tendon and into the femoral tunnel 70 while maintaining a position along the femoral wall. At this point the knee is flexed an additional 15-20 degrees beyond the flexion angle used to drill the femoral tunnel 70 to accommodate the guidewire position. A fixation device 66, such as the DePuy Phantom SofThread Screw, can be used to fix replacement ligament 10 into femoral tunnel 70.
[0054] After the guidewire has engaged the proximal aspect of the femoral tunnel 70, it is tapped into femur 80 with a mallet, for example the DePuy Mallet (Cat. No. 2972-23-000), to avoid rotation of the guidewire and the fixation device. A second guidewire is then passed through the tibial tunnel 72 anterior to graft 10. It may be useful to pull graft 10 back out of the tibial tunnel 72 to introduce the tibial wire.
[0055] After both wires are in position, the graft is then pulled up the tibial tunnel 72 and into the femoral tunnel 70. The proximal long strand sutures 30 are used to determine complete seating of graft 10 in femoral tunnel 70. Once the graft is tensioned both proximally and distally, the fixation device 66 is inserted through an anteromedial puncture wound.
[0056] The fixation device 66 is then advanced until the entire head is within femoral tunnel 70 and preferably countersunk beneath an edge of the femoral tunnel 70. The knee is then placed at approximately 20-30 degrees of flexion. Graft 10 is loaded to 20 lbs. 20 times by pulling on the long strand sutures 30 exiting the tibial tunnel 72. Using approximately 15 lbs. of preload, a tibial fixation device, for example tibial screw 67, is inserted along the anterior graft surface and advanced with driver 78 until it is completely within the tibial tunnel 72.
[0057] The knee is checked for mobility and stability and when acceptable, the proximal sutures 30 are pulled through the skin and removed. Sutures and any excess graft material flush with the tibial tunnel 72 should be transected. However, care should be taken to not cut the sutures that hold the graft together. The wounds are then closed in a standard fashion. It is understood that the above is illustrative of a surgical technique employing replacement ligaments of this invention. Other surgical techniques are within the scope of this invention.
[0058] Although the invention has been described with reference to certain preferred embodiments, variations and modifications exist within the scope of the present invention.
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John Hardy awarded 2015 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson's Research
One of the UK Parkinson's Disease Consortium Principal Investigators, Prof John Hardy, has been awarded the 2015 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for his leadership in Parkinson's genetics research. The award was presented by Michael J. Fox at a ceremony in New York on April 15. From the Michael J. Fox Foundation website: More...
Video: Advances in Genetic Understanding of Parkinson's Disease
Webcast of the presentation entitled 'Advances in Genetic Understanding of Parkinson's Disease' given by Nicholas Wood (University College London, United Kingdom) presented at the Biochemical Society Hot Topic event, PINK1-Parkin Signalling in Parkinson's Disease and Beyond, held in December 2014. More...
GCH1 gene and Parkinson's risk
A study published in Brain, led by researchers
at UCL Institute of Neurology, has shown that genetic mutations which
cause a decrease in dopamine
production in the brain and lead to a form of childhood-onset Dystonia,
also play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease.
The new Leonard Wolfson Experimental Neurology Centre (LWENC) has opened for clinical studies and trials
LRRK2 and autophagy in fibroblasts
In this paper Claudia Manzoni studies how fibroblast
cells from people with Parkinson's disease caused by mutations in LRRK2
react to starvation. Although the changes are quite subtle, there are
differences between the way that fibroblasts that contain mutant LRRK2
respond to being starved – suggesting that there may be changes in the
way that these cells regulate a key process called autophagy (a term
which comes from the greek meaning to eat yourself, and is one of the
ways that cells get rid of waste and recycle proteins and organellles).
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Report: Leak confirms Maserati product plans, five new models
Filed under: Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Crossover, Maserati
It isn't a secret that Maserati is planning a product expansion in an attempt sell 50,000 units annually by 2015, but the automaker hasn't officially announced just how it plans to do so. Yes, we've seen (and driven) the 2014 Quattroporte, checked out spy shots for the smaller Ghibli sedan and Maserati even confirmed the Levante name for its SUV, but a leaked document reported by CarScoop could shed some light on how the Italian automaker intends on carrying out its rapid growth.
According to the image, the new Ghibli and Levante models will considerably lower the entry price point for the Maserati brand with the sedan having a price range from around $72,000 up to just over the $100,000 mark, with the SUV starting at close to $80,000 and topping out at almost $200,000. It also looks like the GranTurismo and GranCabrio will be getting redesigned in the near future at which point the new Gran Sport model will be added to the mix – otherwise known as the which often-rumored sports car with which Maserati will do battle with the Porsche 911.
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Two national chain retail stores are preparing for fall openings in Gateway Plaza, Ford Street Extension.
GNC, which sells vitamins and nutritional supplements, and video game and entertainment software retailer GameStop will each have neighboring 1,500-square-foot spaces in the shopping center.
I expect them to be opening in October, said Steven J. Powers, vice president of Nigro Companies, the Albany developer that owns Gateway Plaza and has a history of successfully recruiting retailers.
The two stores will be located between Maurices clothing store, which earlier this summer took the space formerly occupied by Fashion bug, and Rent-A-Center. Based in Pittsburgh, General Nutrition Corporation has more than 6,000 stores nationwide.
Texas-headquartered GameStop operates 6,700 stores worldwide.
The two new stores will mean 100-percent occupancy at Gateway Plaza, whose 11 other tenants include Lowes and Price Chopper.
There are also GNC and GameStop stores in Massena.
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Charlie Daniels, Lorrie Morgan, Randy Travis, Jamey Johnson and Gene Watson will join George Jones at his Nashville show on Friday, November 22. Scheduled to be the final stop on The Grand Tour, Tanya Tucker will also be a special guest (as previously announced). George will announce still more performers at a later date.
George will mark the end of an era with his final tour. The Grand Tour is scheduled to make approximately 60 stops across the country as George salutes his fans for their years of loyalty. Each night will include his biggest hits like "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair", "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes", "White Lightning" and of course, "He Stopped Loving Her Today."
Tickets for the Nashville finale are currently on sale at all Ticketmaster locations. For a list of tour dates and more information, visit www.georgejones.com.


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|WHS Soccer Cancels Game
|Written by Mike Kelly
|Thursday, 12 April 2012 10:46
Watauga High women's soccer coach Brittany Bolick has announced that Monday's scheduled game with Forbush has been cancelled because the Falcons have to make up a (Mountain Valley 1A/2A)
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links for 2009-01-31
Here is a great list of controls/patterns for designing web interfaces for RIA or other web apps.
Posted on January 31, 2009
Wow! Great resource. I am very glad that you posted this link since I am just about to start designing my own community and was looking for good patterns when programming RIA's.


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