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Method and apparatus for coupling anatomical features

  • US 9,498,204 B2
  • Filed: 07/07/2014
  • Issued: 11/22/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of coupling a first portion of an anatomy to a second portion of the anatomy, comprising:

  • forming a first bore in a first bone of the anatomy;

    forming a second bore in a second bone of the anatomy;

    positioning a first anchor relative to the first bore;

    positioning a second anchor relative to the second bore;

    positioning in the first bore and in the second bore an adjustable suture construct coupled to the first anchor and the second anchor, wherein the adjustable suture construct includes a passage portion defined by a body of a suture, a first adjustable loop slidable relative to the passage portion to adjust a size of the first adjustable loop, and a second adjustable loop slidable relative to the passage portion to adjust a size of the second adjustable loop; and

    pulling on at least a first free end of the adjustable suture construct with at least part of the adjustable suture construct positioned in the first bore and in the second bore between the first anchor and the second anchor so as to reduce the size of the first adjustable loop for positioning the first bone relative to the second bone.

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