A method for fixation of soft tissue to bone. A permanent fixing site of the tissue in the bone is selected. A temporary locking site of the tissue in the bone is selected. The temporary locking site is at a distance from the permanent fixing site. A fixing length of the tissue is selected that corresponds a tension state of the tissue. The tissue is temporarily fixed at the permanent fixing site. The tissue is locked at the temporary locking site in a position corresponding to the fixing length. The tissue is permanently fixed to the permanent fixing site. The locking of the tissue is released at the temporary locking site after permanently fixing the tissue. The locking of the tissue at the temporary locking site is carried out by a holder that has a lock to contact the bone, and a grip separate from the lock for gripping the tissue.
