摘要 |
A self-locking tissue anchoring screw comprises an elongated shank having a proximal end and a distal end, a threaded portion of the shank tapering to a point at the distal end, a cylindrical journal formed on the shank between opposing shoulders adjacent the proximal end a clamping ring having an inner diameter greater than the cylindrical journal mounted on the journal for receiving and clamping a suture upon insertion of the screw, and a head at the proximal end adapted to receive a driver.
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