Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Suture Anchors

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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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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7 entry terms
  • Anchor, Suture
  • Anchors, Suture
  • Suture Anchor
  • Bone Anchors
  • Anchor, Bone
  • Anchors, Bone
  • Bone Anchor

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12 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2007

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Previous Indexing

  • Suture Techniques (1993-2006)

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  1. E07w.695w.370.734
  2. E07w.858.442.660.460.734
  3. E07w.858.690.725.460.734

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Suture Anchors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053441. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053441
  2. Suture Anchors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73483924