Method for coupling soft tissue to a bone

摘要

A method for coupling tissue with a flexible member including a tail and a self-locking construct coupled to the tail. The self-locking construct includes an adjustable first loop and an adjustable second loop coupled thereto. The method includes implanting an anchor in bone, the anchor slidably mounted to the tail. The tail is positioned relative to the tissue. An end of the tail is inserted through the first loop. The tail is passed through the first loop, the second loop is pulled into the anchor, and the self-locking construct is positioned relative to the tissue. The self-locking construct is tightened against the tissue by pulling on an end of the self-locking construct. The first loop is tightened onto the second loop.

主权项

1. A method for coupling tissue with a flexible member including a tail and a self-locking construct coupled to the tail, the self-locking construct including an adjustable first loop and an adjustable second loop coupled thereto, the method comprising:
implanting an anchor in bone, the anchor slidably mounted to the tail; positioning the tail relative to the tissue; inserting an end of the tail through the first loop; passing the tail through the first loop, pulling the second loop into the anchor, and positioning the self-locking construct relative to the tissue; tightening the self-locking construct against the tissue by pulling on an end of theself-locking construct; and tightening the first loop onto the second loop.