Bone anchor installer and method of use
US8721650B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0459
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses and methods for securing tissue to bone using a bone anchoring system are described. Methods and apparatuses may allow transformation between locked and unlocked states, thereby allowing adjustment of the tension in the suture. The apparatus and/or methods may allow unidirectional movement of a suture, while preventing slippage or movement of the suture and tissue in the opposite direction. Ends of a suture may be individually tensioned to adjust positioning of a tissue with respect to a bone.
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