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Apparatus and method for attaching connective tissue to bone

  • US 20060041261A1
  • Filed: 05/13/2005
  • Published: 02/23/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. Apparatus for attaching tissue to bone comprising:

  • a) an elongated bone anchor having a distal anchoring portion for implantation in bone and a proximal reception portion for receiving a fixation member; and

    b) a fixation member having a distal engagement portion for releasably engaging the proximal reception portion of the bone anchor and a support flange proximal to the distal engagement portion for selectively compressing the tissue to be attached to the bone.

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