A distortion often results in partially or completely torn ligaments.

The worst type, a third-degree strain, is a tear along the entire width of a particular muscle, making it impossible to contract it.

Such a packaging can be opened by wholly or partially tearing off a first part of the outer packaging along the first weakening, which first part will generally have a kind of lid shape.

A system for repairing a vertebral disc defect, such as hernia or bulge, a full or partial tear in the annulus, or a weakened annulus wall as a result of an excision procedure.

A distortion often results in partially or completely torn ligaments.

The worst type, a third-degree strain, is a tear along the entire width of a particular muscle, making it impossible to contract it.

tearing of the lining of the artery resulting in total blockage and possible heart attack – this can usually be repaired with a stent

tearing of the lining of the artery resulting in total blockage and possible heart attack - this can usually be repaired with a stent

Each tear starter of the first plurality of tear starters is aligned with one of the plurality of tear paths.

Each of the first plurality of tear starters is adapted to facilitate the initiation of a tear along a tear path.

The calf is very painful and walking is difficult, particularly when the tear is complete.

The device of the present invention is designed for repairing a tear in soft and/or tough tissue of a patient, such as a tear in the meniscus of the knee.

The package may also include a tear notch (102) for propagating a tear across the package.

The at least two different tear strength areas having select tear strengths.

The ligament can rupture either partially (Grade I-II) or completely (Grade III-IV).