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Method and apparatus for coupling soft tissue to a bone

  • US 10,092,288 B2
  • Filed: 09/28/2016
  • Issued: 10/09/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of coupling soft tissue to bone, comprising:

  • forming a bore in a bone;

    coupling a soft tissue graft to a first adjustable loop and a second adjustable loop of an adjustable suture construct, the adjustable suture construct including a first suture with a first free end and a second free end, wherein the first free end of the first suture passes through a first longitudinal passage in the first suture to form the first adjustable loop, and wherein the second free end of the first suture passes through a second longitudinal passage in the first suture to form the second adjustable loop, the first longitudinal passage separate from the second longitudinal passage in the first suture;

    positioning a fixation member coupled to the adjustable suture construct outside the bone proximate a first opening in an outer surface of the bone, the first opening in the outer surface of the bone providing access to the bore; and

    tensioning the soft tissue graft with the adjustable suture construct.

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