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Method for double row fixation of tendon to bone

  • US 20070191849A1
  • Filed: 02/01/2007
  • Published: 08/16/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/01/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A knotless method of attaching soft tissue to bone, comprising:

  • providing a first medial row constructed with a first plurality of fixation devices, wherein the at least one of the first plurality of fixation devices is an anchor;

    providing a second lateral row constructed with a second plurality of fixation devices, wherein the at least one of the second plurality of fixation devices is a knotless fixation device;

    passing a flexible member through the soft tissue and over a lateral portion of the soft tissue, the flexible member being attached at one end to the anchor and secured at an opposite end in a hole in bone by the knotless fixation device without tying a knot.

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