Apparatus and method for fixation of ankle syndesmosis

Details Apparatus and method for fixation of ankle syndesmosis Apparatus and method for fixation of ankle syndesmosis

2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Truong, Kevin T. (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

Reexamination Certificate

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10233122

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the fixation of ankle syndesmosis tibio-fibular diastasis, the apparatus comprising a pair of buttons secured together by means of a first suture, a second suture being secured to one of the pair of buttons, and to a needle, such that the needle and associated button, the first button, may be advanced through a hole drilled through the fibula and tibia, adjacent the ankle, wherein the first button and second button may then be tightened against either side of the ankle sydesmosis, by means of the first suture connected therebetween, to prevent diastasis of the ankle syndesmosis.

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