Method and apparatus for coupling soft tissue to a bone
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Jan 29, 2013
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Dec 24, 2009
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Jun 22, 2009
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Feb 3, 2006
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A method and apparatus for surgically repairing a tear in soft tissue is disclosed. A plurality of collapsible tubes are positioned about the suture. The collapsible tubes are pushed through soft tissue and orthopedic mesh on opposite sides of a tear in soft tissue. When tension is applied to the suture, the tubes are compressed to fix the suture to the soft tissue and draw the soft tissue portions together.
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