Device and method for attaching soft tissue to bone
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1. A method for reattaching soft tissue to bone comprising the steps of:
- grasping a portion of soft tissue with the distal end of a device;
inserting the device along with the grasped portion of soft tissue into a hole in a bone; and
anchoring the device within the hole into which it was inserted by expanding the device.
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Abstract
A device, system, and method for attaching soft tissue to bone is provided. The system includes an anchoring device and delivery device which allow a surgeon to achieve two different objectives during reattachment of tissue to bone. The system allows grasping and manipulation of the tissue to achieve proper location and tension on the tissue, and also attachment of the tissue to the bone after the desired location and tension are achieved. The anchoring device comprises a base, means for anchoring the device in bone, and at least two tissue grabbing members. Also included is a method of using the system to reattach soft tissue to bone.
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1. A method for reattaching soft tissue to bone comprising the steps of:
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grasping a portion of soft tissue with the distal end of a device;
inserting the device along with the grasped portion of soft tissue into a hole in a bone; and
anchoring the device within the hole into which it was inserted by expanding the device. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method for reattaching soft tissue to bone comprising the steps of:
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grasping a portion of soft tissue with the distal end of a device;
inserting the device along with the grasped portion of soft tissue into a hole in a bone;
adjusting the tension on the soft tissue by rotating the device; and
anchoring the device within the hole into which it was inserted by expanding the device after the desired tension is achieved.
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4. A method for reattaching soft tissue to bone comprising the steps of:
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grasping a portion of soft tissue with the distal end of a device;
inserting the device along with the grasped portion of soft tissue into a hole in a bone;
anchoring the device within the hole into which it was inserted by expanding the device;
grasping a second portion of soft tissue with the distal end of a second device;
inserting the second device along with the grasped portion of soft tissue into a hole in the first device; and
anchoring the second device within the hole in the first device.
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5. A method for reattaching soft tissue to bone comprising the steps of:
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grasping soft tissue;
inserting the soft tissue into an opening in the bone; and
securing the soft tissue within the opening in the bone. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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