Orthopedic stabilization device, kit, and method
AssigneeMedline Industries, Inc.
InventorsRyan Niver, Wesley Lloyd Reed
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AssigneeMedline Industries, Inc.
InventorsRyan Niver, Wesley Lloyd Reed
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An orthopedic stabilization device is provided having a first button and a suture. The first button includes a base portion and a locking loop extending from a distal surface thereof, and a locking member slidably receiving the locking loop. At least a portion of the suture extends through the locking loop superior the locking member in the axial direction and at least a portion of the suture extends through the locking loop inferior the locking member in the axial direction such that a portion of said suture is frictionally retainable between said locking member and said locking loop when the suture is tensioned. The device may include a second button with the suture disposed between the first and second buttons such that the suture may be held in tension therebetween.
An orthopedic button comprising:
A device comprising:
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