Systems, devices and methods for creating curved tunnels in bone

Abstract

A device for creating a curved tunnel in bone is provided, the device may include: a housing having a distal end configured to interface with a surface of the bone; an impactor disposed at least partially within the housing, the impactor being inserted into the bone, the impactor configured to create a curved tunnel and comprising a rigid material and a curved geometry; an inner channel disposed within the housing configured to guide the impactor into the bone; and an actuator including a propulsion mechanism configured to move the impactor.

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