20100249929 | ADJUSTABLE PATELLA LIGAMENT FOR ACL REPAIR - There are disclosed methods of performing an ACL repair. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a patella ligament with two native bone blocks and the patella ligament has a length greater than a native ACL. The length of the patella ligament is shortened to a desired length for an ACL repair while maintaining at least one native interface between the patella ligament and the native bone blocks. There are disclosed adjustable patella ligaments for ACL repair. In one embodiment, the ligament includes native bone blocks with the length between shortened from a length greater than a native ACL. A securing member is attached to one of the blocks and the patella ligament. At least one block is attached to the patella ligament by a native interface. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 09-30-2010 |