Sliding and locking surgical knot
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Jul 27, 2004
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Mar 27, 2003
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Sep 27, 2001
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The present invention provides a sliding and locking knot that does not require an additional half hitch to lock and suture retaining structures having such a knot. The sliding and locking knot has a low knot profile suitable for use in surgical areas with low clearance and to avoid interference with surrounding tissue. Additionally, the sliding and locking knot maintains suture strength and is easy to form. Also provided are methods for anchoring tissue to a bony structure using the bone anchor and sliding and locking knot of the present invention.
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