Mitek Anchor System: a new technique for tenodesis and ligamentous repair of the foot and ankle.
The authors present an alternative method for securing tendon and ligaments to bone, utilizing the Mitek Anchor System. The description of the Mitek system and technique of application is presented. Technical simplicity and ease of adaptability within the foot and ankle are distinct advantages of this System.
Pederson
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Department of Podiatric Surgery, St. John Hospital Macomb Center, Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
Tesoro
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Wertheimer
S J
SJ
Coraci
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M
D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D011032:Podiatry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*