Method and device for securing sutures to bones
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1. A cannulated bone screw comprising a central bore extending an entire length of the screw and having a flat distal end for engaging a fixation anchor and preventing movement thereof.
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Abstract
A method, system and device for securing a repair, such as a rotator cuff repair and includes an anchor placed within a hole formed in bone and a cannulated screw inserted into the hole after the anchor has been inserted to effectuate a firm and secure connection of tissue to bone, particularly when the quality of the bone does not permit optimal fixation. The method, system and device allows superior tissue fixation to bone with the ease of knotless suture anchor application.
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- 1. A cannulated bone screw comprising a central bore extending an entire length of the screw and having a flat distal end for engaging a fixation anchor and preventing movement thereof.
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4. A method of firmly securing tissue to a bone mass comprising the steps of:
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a) drilling or punching a hole in the bone mass; b) inserting a fixation anchor, having at least one suture element attached thereto, into the hole, thereby drawing tissue that has been secured by the at least one suture, into secure attachment with the bone mass; and c) inserting a cannulated bone screw into the hole to prevent movement of the anchor. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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5. The method of claim 5, wherein the cannulated bone screw is screwed into the hole for secure engagement.
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