METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A SELF-LOCKING ADJUSTABLE LOOP

摘要

An apparatus can include a first flexible member having first and second ends and a first body extending therebetween that defines a first passage portion. A second flexible member can include first and second ends and a second body extending therebetween that defines a second passage portion. The first end of the first flexible member can pass into and through the second passage portion in a first direction such that the first end extends outside of the second passage portion. The first end of the second flexible member can pass into and through the first passage portion in a second direction such that the first end of the second flexible member extends outside of the first passage portion to form a self-locking adjustable flexible member construct. Applying tension to the first ends can draw the passage portions and corresponding second ends toward each other.

主权项

1. An apparatus for use in surgical implantation, comprising:
a flexible member extending along its length from a first end to a second end, the flexible member including:
a first body spaced apart from the first end and including a first body interior and a first body exterior, the first body interior defining a first passage having a first passage extending along a portion of the length of the flexible member; anda second body positioned along the length of the flexible member between the first body and the second end, the second body including a second body interior and a second body exterior, the second body interior defining a second passage extending along a portion of the length of the flexible member; the first end of the flexible member passing into and through the second passage portion in a first direction such that the first end of the flexible member extends outside of the second passage portion; the second end of the flexible member passing into and through the first passage portion in a second direction such that the first end of the flexible member extends outside of the first passage portion to form a self-locking adjustable flexible member construct; wherein tension to the first and second ends draws the first and second passage portions toward each other.