Orthopedic implant for treatment of bone deformities

An implantable device, comprising:

• (a) a proximal anchor, configured to be implanted inside a first bore in a first metatarsal;
• (b) a distal anchor, configured to be implanted inside and extending at least partially through a drilled channel in a second metatarsal, adjacent to said first metatarsal;
• (c) a cord mechanically interconnecting said proximal and distal anchors;
• (d) at least one shock absorber comprising an elongate housing in the proximal anchor;
• an elongated tubular cord holder adapted to move longitudinally within the housing, a passage in the cord holder receiving the cord and having a bottleneck adapted to retain the cord, said cord holder being mechanically connected to said housing via a damping member,
• said proximal anchor having a collar larger than the opening in said metatarsal in which said proximal anchor is implanted;
• said collar preventing said cord to bone contact;
• wherein said cord holder within said housing prevents said cord from contacting cortical surface of the first or second metatarsal.