METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING SOFT TISSUE TO BONE

摘要

An apparatus and method for affixing soft tissue to bone is provided. The apparatus comprises first and second arms including first and second jaws on distal ends. The second arm is mated to the first arm at a hinge located between the proximal ends of the first and second arms and distal ends of the first and second arms. To enter into an engaged position, the first and second arms pivot around the hinge such that the distal ends of the first and second arms close towards one another, and the proximal ends of the first and second arms move apart from one another. The engaged position causes the first jaw on the distal end of the first arm and the second jaw on the distal end of the second arm to compress and hold soft tissue.

主权项

1. An apparatus for affixing soft tissue to bone, the apparatus comprising:
a first arm comprising a first jaw on a distal end of the first arm; and a second arm mated to the first arm at a hinge, the second arm comprising a second jaw on a distal end of the second arm, and the hinge being located between the proximal ends of the first and second arms and distal ends of the first and second arms, wherein, to enter into an engaged position, the first and second arms pivot around the hinge such that the distal ends of the first and second arms close towards one another, and the proximal ends of the first and second arms move apart from one another, the engaged position causing the first jaw on the distal end of the first arm and the second jaw on the distal end of the second arm to compress and hold soft tissue.