SOFT-TISSUE ANCHOR SYSTEMS

The concept of soft tissue attachment and reattachment has been addres sed over the years through a variety of surgical techniques. This incl udes tendons and ligaments that have been detached both surgically and traumatically from their osseous origins or insertions. This study is designed to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of curre nt commercially available devices. Detailed descriptions of the variou s devices are provided along with a discussion of the advantages and d isadvantages of each. Their application and use in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery are also discussed.