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Methods for hyoid suspension

  • US 10,182,810 B2
  • Filed: 07/01/2016
  • Issued: 01/22/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/31/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of attaching a tension element with respect to a hyoid bone, comprising:

  • creating a first pathway proximate the hyoid bone;

    passing the tension element through the first pathway proximate the hyoid bone and around the hyoid bone;

    attaching a bone anchor comprising a locking mechanism to a mandible;

    passing the tension element through the locking mechanism after passing the tension element around the hyoid bone;

    tensioning the tension element by passing the tension element through at least a portion of the bone anchor, wherein tensioning the tension element thereby moves the hyoid bone; and

    activating the locking mechanism, thereby reversibly locking the tension element with respect to the hyoid bone and the mandible.

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