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System and method for attaching soft tissue to bone

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  • US 7,585,311 B2
  • Filed: 06/01/2005
  • Issued: 09/08/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/02/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of attaching soft tissue to bone, comprising:

  • inserting a first anchor into bone, wherein the first anchor is positioned underneath the soft tissue such that no part of the anchor extends beyond an edge of the soft tissue;

    passing a first length of suture from said first anchor over the soft tissue;

    inserting a second anchor into bone, wherein the second anchor is positioned beyond the edge of the soft tissue such that it is not underneath the soft tissue;

    after inserting the second anchor, tensioning the first length of suture to compress an area of tissue to bone between the edge of the soft tissue and the first anchor; and

    fixedly securing the first length of suture to the second anchor without tying any knots.

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