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FR2596641A1
FR2596641A1 FR8604882A FR8604882A FR2596641A1 FR 2596641 A1 FR2596641 A1 FR 2596641A1 FR 8604882 A FR8604882 A FR 8604882A FR 8604882 A FR8604882 A FR 8604882A FR 2596641 A1 FR2596641 A1 FR 2596641A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/02Prostheses implantable into the body
    • A61F2/08Muscles; Tendons; Ligaments
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
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    • D04B1/16Other fabrics or articles characterised primarily by the use of particular thread materials synthetic threads
    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D10INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10BINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
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Abstract

Artificial ligament for joint prosthesis consisting of several strands surrounded by a sheath. It is composed of two ligaments 1, 2 which are slightly twisted around each other and attached at their ends. The strands of each of the ligaments consists of ribbons 5 to 10 formed by an assembly of fibres. The double ligament has elasticity which allows elastic configuration of the order of 10 to 20 %. This artificial ligament is in particular intended for reconstructing the knee joint.

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La présente invention concerne un ligament artificiel pour prothèse d'articulation constituée de plusieurs brins entourés d'une gaine constituée d'un assemblage de fibres.The present invention relates to an artificial ligament for a joint prosthesis consisting of several strands surrounded by a sheath consisting of an assembly of fibers.

Un ligament de ce type est connu du brevet français N 2.213.761. Ce ligament connu, destine à la confection de prothèses pour la restauration des articulations. notamment de l'articulation du genou, est constitué d'une gaine en étoffe de polymère synthétique abritant plusieurs brins, en particulier quatre brins constitués chacun d'une fibre en polyamide d'un diamètre de 1 à 5 mm. Ce ligament connu donne sans doute déjà de bons résultats mais ses caractéristiques sont encore relativement très différentes de celles d'un ligament naturel. En particulier ce ligement connu ne présente pas d'élasticité comparable å celle d'un ligament naturel. D'autre part, il est constitué d'un seul faisceau, alors que les ligaments anatomiques sont constitués de plusieurs faisceaux.Les ligaments du genou sont notamment constitués de trois faisceaux. Ce ligament artificiel connu doit donc présenter un diamètre relativement grand pour avoir la même résistance à la traction qu'un ligament naturel. Ce grand diamètre a pour conséquence un manque de souplesse.A ligament of this type is known from French patent N 2,213,761. This known ligament, intended for making prostheses for the restoration of joints. in particular of the knee joint, consists of a sheath made of synthetic polymer fabric sheltering several strands, in particular four strands each consisting of a polyamide fiber with a diameter of 1 to 5 mm. This known ligament undoubtedly already gives good results but its characteristics are still relatively very different from those of a natural ligament. In particular, this known ligament has no elasticity comparable to that of a natural ligament. On the other hand, it is made up of a single bundle, while the anatomical ligaments are made up of several bundles. The knee ligaments are made up of three bundles. This known artificial ligament must therefore have a relatively large diameter to have the same tensile strength as a natural ligament. This large diameter results in a lack of flexibility.

La présente invention a pour but la réalisation d'un ligament artificiel dont les caractéristiques se rapprochent davantage de celles d'un ligament naturel.The object of the present invention is to produce an artificial ligament whose characteristics are more similar to those of a natural ligament.

A cet effet le ligament artificiel selon l'invention est caractérisé en ce qu'il est double, les deux ligaments individuels qui le constituent étant légèrement vrillés l'un autour de l'autre et attachés l'un à 1 autre par leurs extrémités, et en ce que les brins de chacun de ces ligaments individuels sont constitués par des rubans également formés d'un assemblage de fibres.To this end, the artificial ligament according to the invention is characterized in that it is double, the two individual ligaments which constitute it being slightly twisted around one another and attached to one another by their ends, and in that the strands of each of these individual ligaments are constituted by ribbons also formed from an assembly of fibers.

les assemblages des fibres de la gaine et des rubans étant tels que le ligament présente une élasticité autorisant un allongement élastique de l'ordre de 10 à 20 X,
L'assemblage des fibres constituant la gaine et les rubans peut être fait par tissage. tressage ou tricotage, de manière à présenter l'élasticité recherchée. Il est possible d'obtenir une élasticité correspondant en particulier à un allongement élastique d'environ 18 Z.
the assemblies of the fibers of the sheath and of the ribbons being such that the ligament has an elasticity allowing an elastic elongation of the order of 10 to 20 X,
The fibers constituting the sheath and the ribbons can be assembled by weaving. braiding or knitting, so as to have the desired elasticity. It is possible to obtain an elasticity corresponding in particular to an elastic elongation of approximately 18 Z.

trés proche de l'élasticité d'un ligament naturel.very close to the elasticity of a natural ligament.

Le ligament étant double, il se rapproche d'un ligament naturel constitué de plusieurs faisceaux.The ligament being double, it approaches a natural ligament made up of several bundles.

En raison du léger vrillage des deux ligaments individuels l'un autour de l'autre, les deux ligaments individuels travaillent altérnativement, augmentant ainsi la durée de vie et l'élasticité du ligament.Due to the slight twisting of the two individual ligaments around each other, the two individual ligaments work alternately, thereby increasing the lifespan and elasticity of the ligament.

La gaine et les rubans sont de préférence réalisés dans le même matériau synthétique biocompatible. Les extrémités communes des ligaments individuels sont en outre de préférence entourées d'une seconde gaine commune en matière thermorétractable constituant un introducteur pour faciliter l'introduction des ligaments dans un tunnel osseux lorsqu'il est .nécessaire de procéder à une fixation transosseuse du ligament.The sheath and the ribbons are preferably made from the same biocompatible synthetic material. The common ends of the individual ligaments are also preferably surrounded by a second common sheath of heat-shrinkable material constituting an introducer to facilitate the introduction of the ligaments into a bone tunnel when it is necessary to carry out a transosseous fixation of the ligament.

Une forme d'exécution de l'invention sera maintenant décrite en référence au dessin annexé dans lequel la figure 1 représente un ligament double et la figure 2 une vue de détail d'une partie sectionnée de l'un des ligaments composant le ligament double.An embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing in which FIG. 1 represents a double ligament and FIG. 2 a detailed view of a sectioned part of one of the ligaments making up the double ligament.

Le ligament double artificiel représenté à la figure 1 est constitué de deux ligaments 1 et 2 se présentant sous la forme de cordons souples, compressibles, de section approximativement circulaire, dont les extrémités sont fixées ensembles sur une certaine longueur par deux gaines 3 et 4 en matière thermorètractable qui ont pour effet de comprimer les deux cordons 1 et 2, de telle sorte que les gaines 3 et 4 présentent, sur la plus grande partie de leur longueur, un diamètre extérieur qui n'est pas supérieur au diamètre d'un seul cordon non comprimé. Les cordons 1 et 2 sont légèrement vrillés l'un autour de l'autre d'un angle d'environ 180 . de telle sorte qu'en l'abscence de toute sollicitation le ligament double se présente comme représenté à la figure 1.Les gaines 3 et 4 sont destinées å servir d'introducteurs, c'est-à-dire à permettre d'introduire le ligament double à travers le canal condylien ou à travers un tunnel pour une fixation transosseuse du ligament. Les gaines 3 et 4 sont enlevées après la mise en place du ligament.The artificial double ligament represented in FIG. 1 consists of two ligaments 1 and 2 in the form of flexible, compressible cords, of approximately circular section, the ends of which are fixed together over a certain length by two sheaths 3 and 4 in heat-shrinkable material which has the effect of compressing the two cords 1 and 2, so that the sheaths 3 and 4 have, over most of their length, an outside diameter which is not greater than the diameter of a single uncompressed cord. Cords 1 and 2 are slightly twisted around each other at an angle of about 180. so that in the absence of any stress the double ligament appears as shown in Figure 1. The sheaths 3 and 4 are intended to serve as introducers, that is to say to allow to introduce the double ligament through the condylar canal or through a tunnel for transosseous fixation of the ligament. The sheaths 3 and 4 are removed after the ligament has been placed.

Chacun des cordons 1 et 2 est constitué de six rubans tricotés 5, 6, 7 ,8 , 9 et 10 en fibres synthétiques, d'une largeur de 5 mm, contenus dans une gaine tubulaire 11 tissée en fibres synthétiques biocompatibles.Each of the cords 1 and 2 consists of six knitted ribbons 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 made of synthetic fibers, with a width of 5 mm, contained in a tubular sheath 11 woven from biocompatible synthetic fibers.

Les rubans 5 à 10 et la gaine 11 sont de préférence réalisés avec le même matériau, par exemple en DACRON (Marque déposée de DUPONT DE NEMOURS). Selon une forme d'exécution les rubans 5 à 10 sont constitués de 25 fil. de 300 deniers et de 9 duites doubles au centi- mètre ce 50 deniers, tandis que la gaine tubulaire 11 est constituee de 50 fils de 300 deniers et de 30 duites c.ou0.Les au centimètre de 150 deniers. Le liga- ment double présente une reslstance à la rupture d environ 1500 Newton.Dans une autre qualité, les rubans 5 à 10 sont constitués de 40 fils de 300 deniers et de 9 duites doubles au centimètre de 150 deniers, tandis que l enveloppe tubuia ire est constituée de 50 fils de 300 deniers et de 30 duites doubles au centimètre de 150 deniers. Le ligament double ainsi réalisé présente une resistance à la rupture d environ 2400 Newton. La fibre synthétique est de préférence soumise à un traitement de neutralisation de 1' ensi- mage, ce qui a pour effet d'améliorer ses caractéristiques pour l'application présente. Ces ligaments doubles présentent une élasticité autorisant un allongement d'environ 18 'g. The ribbons 5 to 10 and the sheath 11 are preferably made from the same material, for example DACRON (registered trademark of DUPONT DE NEMOURS). According to one embodiment, the tapes 5 to 10 consist of 25 threads. of 300 denier and 9 double picks per centimeter this 50 denier, while the tubular sheath 11 is made up of 50 threads of 300 denier and 30 picks c.or0.Les to the centimeter of 150 denier. The double ligament has a breaking strength of around 1500 Newton. In another quality, the tapes 5 to 10 are made up of 40 threads of 300 denier and 9 double picks per centimeter of 150 denier, while the tubuia envelope ire consists of 50 threads of 300 denier and 30 double picks per centimeter of 150 denier. The double ligament thus produced has a tensile strength of approximately 2400 Newton. The synthetic fiber is preferably subjected to a seed neutralization treatment, which has the effect of improving its characteristics for the present application. These double ligaments have an elasticity allowing an elongation of approximately 18 'g.

Le ligament double selon l'invention est fixé par exemple au moyen de plaques d'ancrage comme décrit dans le brevet FR 2 213 761 ou au moyen d'agrafes. La fixation peut être transosseuse ou latérale. con vrillage initial est tel que les deux ligaments travaillent alternativement, ce qui a pour effet d augmenter la durée de vie et l'élasticité du ligament. La forme ronde des cordons 1 et 2, proche de la forme anatomique. The double ligament according to the invention is fixed for example by means of anchoring plates as described in patent FR 2 213 761 or by means of staples. The attachment can be cross-stitched or lateral. initial twist is such that the two ligaments work alternately, which has the effect of increasing the life and elasticity of the ligament. The round shape of cords 1 and 2, close to the anatomical shape.

facilite la reprise osseuse et la formation de tissu synovial sur le ligament, évitant la formation de tissu sclérotique qui aurait pour effet de durcir le ligament et d entrainer sa cassure. Contrairement au ligament connu, le ligament selon l'invention n'a pas seulement une fonction de support mais remplace effectivement le ligament naturel. La structure des rubans reproduit les fibres internes anatomiques, dissociées mutuellement, des ligaments naturels.facilitates bone recovery and the formation of synovial tissue on the ligament, avoiding the formation of sclerotic tissue which would harden the ligament and cause it to break. Unlike the known ligament, the ligament according to the invention not only has a support function but effectively replaces the natural ligament. The structure of the ribbons reproduces the internal anatomical fibers, mutually dissociated, from the natural ligaments.

En lieu et place de la fibre DACRON d'autres fibres synthétiques, tel que polyester ou autres, ou non synthétiques pourraient être utilisées pour réaliser le ligament selon l'invention. Il sera par exemple possible d'utiliser des fibres cellulosique naturelles, éventuellement traitées pour être biocompatibles. Les rubans et la gaine ne doivent pas nécessairement être réalisés avec les mêmes matériaux. Les fibres peuvent être tissées, tressées, tricotées ou assemblées par toute autre méthode. Au lieu d'être maintenues ensemble par des gaines thermorétractables, les extrémités des cordons 1 et 2 pourraient être tenus ensemble par une colle souple.  In place of the DACRON fiber, other synthetic fibers, such as polyester or others, or non-synthetic fibers could be used to make the ligament according to the invention. It will for example be possible to use natural cellulosic fibers, possibly treated to be biocompatible. The tapes and the sheath do not necessarily have to be made with the same materials. The fibers can be woven, braided, knitted or assembled by any other method. Instead of being held together by heat-shrink tubing, the ends of the beads 1 and 2 could be held together by a flexible adhesive.

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REVENDICATIONS.CLAIMS. 1. Ligament artificiel pour prothèse d'articulation constitué de plusieurs brins entourés d'une gaine constituée d'un assemblage de fibres, caractérisé en ce qu il est double, les deux ligaments individuels (1, 2 ] qui le constitue étant légèrement vrillés l'un autour de l'autre et attachés l'un à l'autre par leurs extrémités et en ce que les brins de chacun de ces ligaments sont constitués par des rubans (5 à 10) également formés d'un assemblage de fibres, les assemblages des fibres de la gaine et des rubans étant tels que le ligament double présente une élasticité autorisant un allongement élastique de l'ordre de 10 à 20 7.. 1. Artificial ligament for joint prosthesis consisting of several strands surrounded by a sheath consisting of an assembly of fibers, characterized in that it is double, the two individual ligaments (1, 2] which constitutes it being slightly twisted l 'around one another and attached to each other by their ends and in that the strands of each of these ligaments are constituted by ribbons (5 to 10) also formed from an assembly of fibers, the assemblies of sheath fibers and ribbons being such that the double ligament has an elasticity allowing an elastic elongation of the order of 10 to 20 7 .. 2. Ligament artificiel selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la gaine (11) et/ou les rubans (5 à 10) sont constitués de fibres tissées.2. Artificial ligament according to claim 1, characterized in that the sheath (11) and / or the ribbons (5 to 10) consist of woven fibers. 3. Ligament artificiel selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la gaine (11) et/ou les rubans (5 à 10) sont constitués de fibres tressées.3. Artificial ligament according to claim 1, characterized in that the sheath (11) and / or the ribbons (5 to 10) consist of braided fibers. 4. Ligament artificiel selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la gaine (11) et/ou les rubans (5 à 10) sont constituées de fibres tricotées 5. Ligament artificiel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la gaine (11) et les rubans (5 à 10) sont constitués du même matériau. 4. Artificial ligament according to claim 1, characterized in that the sheath (11) and / or the ribbons (5 to 10) consist of knitted fibers 5. Artificial ligament according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the sheath (11) and the ribbons (5 to 10) are made of the same material. S. Ligament artificiel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que les extrémités communes des deux ligaments parallélles (1, 2) sont munies d'une seconde gaine commune (3, 4) en matière thermorétractable, ce s gaines constituant des introducteurs pour l'introduction du ligament dans des tunnels osseux OU dans le canal condylien. S. Artificial ligament according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the common ends of the two parallel ligaments (1, 2) are provided with a second common sheath (3, 4) made of heat-shrinkable material, this s sheaths constituting introducers for the introduction of the ligament into bone tunnels OR into the condylar canal. 7. Ligament artificiel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 å 5, caractérisé en ce que les extrémités communes des deux ligaments (1, 2) du ligament double sont colleys ensemble par de la colle souple. 7. An artificial ligament according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the common ends of the two ligaments (1, 2) of the double ligament are glued together by flexible glue. 8. Ligament artlflclel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 å 7, caractérisé en ce que les deux ligaments (1, 2) sont vrillés l'un autour de 1 autre un angle d environ 180'. 8. artlflclel ligament according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the two ligaments (1, 2) are twisted around one another at an angle of about 180 '. 9. Ligament artificiel selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 å 8, caractérisé en ce que la gaine (11) et/ou les rubans 15 à 10) sont constitués de fibres désensimées. 9. An artificial ligament according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the sheath (11) and / or the ribbons 15 to 10) consist of desensized fibers.
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