Absorbable bone anchor

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2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)

Surgery

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Orthopedic instrumentation

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ABSTRACT:
A bone anchor is provided that can toggle in two planes for secure anchorage within a bone cavity. The bone anchor includes an oblique suture channel configured such that a suture strand extending through the bone anchor can be tensioned to toggle the bone anchor inside the bone cavity. The suture strand can be located on the same side of the anchor body to maximize the area of the anchor surface which engages bone, resulting in increased engagement into bone and resistance to tensile forces.

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