Patent ID: 9005287
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for reattachment of a bone, comprising: positioning a prosthesis relative to a proximal portion of a first bone; coupling a first portion of a self-locking adjustable flexible member construct to a first attachment region of the prosthesis; positioning a second bone portion relative to the proximal portion of the first bone and a second bone engaging region of the prosthesis; coupling a second portion of the self-locking adjustable flexible member construct to the second bone portion; and tensioning free ends of the self-locking adjustable flexible member construct having a body that forms a passage, wherein tensioning free ends includes at least moving the free ends extending from the passage to cause the passage to constrict about portions of the self-locking adjustable flexible member construct due to caused tension, wherein tensioning further draws the second bone portion into secure engagement with the prosthesis and the first bone via the self-locking adjustable flexible member construct in an absence of a knot.