Method For Implanting Soft Tissue

摘要

A suture construction and method for forming a suture construction is disclosed. The construction utilizes a suture having an enlarged central body portion defining a longitudinal passage. First and second ends of the suture are passed through first and second apertures associated with the longitudinal passage to form a pair of loops. Portions of the suture lay parallel to each other within the suture. Application of tension onto the suture construction causes constriction of the longitudinal passage, thus preventing relative motions of the captured portions of the suture.

主权项

1. An apparatus for use in surgical implantation, comprising:
an adjustable flexible member construct having a body extending between first and second ends, the body defining first and second passage portions, the first end being passed into and through the first passage portion to place the first end outside of the first passage portion and form a first adjustable loop, the second end being passed into and through the second passage portion to place the second end outside of the second passage portion and form a second adjustable loop; and a fastener coupled to the flexible member construct.