Patent ID: 8882816

Claim:
A surgical method for repair of a foot affected with hallux valgus with a surgical kit comprising a first anchor, a second anchor and a connector, said method comprising the steps of: creating a tunnel across a second metatarsal; securing the first anchor to the second metatarsal of the foot including placing the first anchor at least partially around the second metatarsal; inserting the connector through the tunnel; securing the second anchor to a first metatarsal of the foot; and connecting the first and second anchors to one another with the connector; wherein at least the first anchor comprises an inner surface having a cross section that is concave and is secured to the second metatarsal by placing the inner surface about an outer surface of the second metatarsal, wherein the first anchor comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first anchor is placed about the second metatarsal so that the first portion and second portion are located on opposite sides of the second metatarsal.