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Equipment and Supplies > Prostheses and Implants > Internal Fixators > Suture Anchors
... > Equipment and Supplies > Surgical Equipment > Orthopedic Equipment > Orthopedic Fixation Devices > Internal Fixators > Suture Anchors
... > Equipment and Supplies > Surgical Equipment > Surgical Fixation Devices > Orthopedic Fixation Devices > Internal Fixators > Suture Anchors

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Suture Anchors  

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Definition

  • Implants used in arthroscopic surgery and other orthopedic procedures to attach soft tissue to bone. One end of a suture is tied to soft tissue and the other end to the implant. The anchors are made of a variety of materials including titanium, stainless steel, or absorbable polymers.

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