ORTHOPEDIC STABILIZATION DEVICE, KIT, AND METHOD

Abstract: an orthopedic stabilization device is provided having a first button and a suture. the first button includes a base portion and a locking loop extending from a distal surface thereof, and a locking member slidably receiving the locking loop. at least a portion of the suture extends through the locking loop superior the locking member in the axial direction and at least a portion of the suture extends through the locking loop inferior the locking member in the axial direction such that a portion of said suture is frictionally retainable between said locking member and said locking loop when the suture is tensioned. the device may include a second button with the suture disposed between the first and second buttons such that the suture may be held in tension therebetween.

Inventor(s): Ryan Niver, Wesley Lloyd Reed

CPC Classification: A61B17/0401 ({Suture anchors, buttons or pledgets, i.e. means for attaching sutures to bone, cartilage or soft tissue; Instruments for applying or removing suture anchors ( takes precedence; fixation devices for tendons or ligaments )})

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