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.

Year introduced: 2007

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Tree Number(s): E07.695.370.734, E07.858.442.660.460.734, E07.858.690.725.460.734

MeSH Unique ID: D053441

Entry Terms:

• Anchors, Suture
• Anchor, Suture
• Suture Anchor
• Bone Anchors
• Anchor, Bone
• Anchors, Bone
• Bone Anchor

Previous Indexing:

• Suture Techniques (1993-2006)

See Also:

• Tenodesis

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Prostheses and Implants
Internal Fixators
Suture Anchors

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Surgical Equipment
Orthopedic Equipment
Orthopedic Fixation Devices
Internal Fixators
Suture Anchors

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Equipment and Supplies
Surgical Equipment
Surgical Fixation Devices
Orthopedic Fixation Devices
Internal Fixators
Suture Anchors