Surgical sutures inserts

In 1996, Brotz et al patented a suturing device which has lateral members with spikes in two directions (Fig. 13.7). These lateral members have a pointed tip, and can penetrate tissue for wound closure. Once inserted the lateral members hold the tissue in position (Brotz, 1996). In 1999, Buncke patented a bi- and uni-directional surgical suture, shown in Fig. 13.8. The uni-directional suture had one needle at one end. The bi-directional suture had two needles, one at each end of the monofilament suture. While suturing... 

Tendon-to-bone insertion repair is a well-known cHnical challenge. For example, surgical repair of the injured rotator cuff usually involves suturing the tom tendon... 

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