| 摘要 |
An orthopedic system for fixation of a soft tissue tear includes a generally helical fixation element. A hollow, generally helical insertion element is dimensioned to admit at least a distal portion of the fixation element into a lumen thereof. The insertion element is insertable in a screwing motion along the soft tissue tear, and is removable in a reverse screwing motion, leaving the fixation element positioned helically in bridging relation along the tear. A pair of guide needles is provided, wherein one needle is insertable along each of opposed sides of the tear. The proximal ends of each needle are movable into a closely opposed relation, so that when the pair of needles are closely opposed, the insertion element is insertable along the tear in encompassing relation to the pair of needles.
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