Whittaker, Gregory R.,Sengun, Mehmet Z.,McAlister, Gary,Spenciner, David B.
申请号：
AU2018203964
公开号：
AU2018203964A1
申请日:
2018.06.05
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2018
代理人:
摘要：
#$%^&*AU2018203964A120180621.pdf#####ABSTRACT Methods and devices are provided for anchoring suture to bone. In one embodiment, an elongate weave of fibers can be provided having a first portion with a first pick count and a second portion with a second pick count that is greater than the first pick count. The first portion can have a cross-section that deforms in response to a force that is applied thereto. The first portion can have a collapsible diameter and can have a bending stiffness that is lower than a bending stiffness of the second portion of the suture. The first portion can also have a first pattern that is different than a second pattern on the second portion of the suture. The first portion can be threaded into a suture anchor such that it can be doubled over upon itself. The present invention also provides exemplary sutures and drivers that can be used with the various methods and devices disclosed herein, or with other methods and devices known in the art.1/7 FIG. 1 / A FIG. 2A FIG. 2B FIG. 2C FIG. 2D
