Knotless Orthopedic Stabilization System

A method for securing bone, tissue or other fragments in place during surgical procedures with a button-suture assembly, comprising:

• providing a button suture-suture assembly, comprising:
• a suspension device defining a first end and comprising a button and a locking element, the button having a proximal facing surface, a distal facing surface configured to mate or fix to tissue, bone, or other member, a receiving surface configured to mate with the locking element, and first and second lateral openings positioned on opposite sides of at least one central opening, the locking element having a mating surface configured to mate with the receiving surface of the button;
• at least one suture interacting with the suspension device, the at least one suture having a proximal end portion extending proximally from the suspension device, the at least one suture passing through the suspension device and forming a first loop portion extending distally from the suspension device, the first loop portion defining a second end configured to mate with tissue, bone, or other member, the at least one suture passing through the suspension device between the receiving surface of the button and the mating surface of the locking element;
• wherein the proximal end portion of the at least one suture comprises first and second suture ends, the first and second suture ends passing through the first and second lateral openings, respectively, immediately before passing between the receiving surface of the button and the mating surface of the locking element;
• manipulating the at least one suture through tissue, bone, or other member at the second end and the suspension device at the first end to create suture loops between the tissue, bone, or other member and the suspension device, wherein the first and second suture ends exit the suspension device away from the first end;
• applying tension in the proximal direction to the first and second suture ends causing the locking element to translate proximally relative to the button;
• and
• releasing the tension on the loose suture ends, wherein the tension stored in the suture loops causes the locking pin to translate distally and apply pressure to the at least one suture between the locking pin and button resulting in the suspension device locking in place and further resisting lengthening of the suture loops.