suture anchors

Preferred Label : suture anchors;

MeSH definition : 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.;

MeSH synonym : suture anchor; anchor, suture; anchors, suture;

Related MeSH term : bone anchors; Anchor, Bone; Anchors, Bone; Bone Anchor;

Details

Origin ID

D053441;

UMLS CUI

C1720977;

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Record concept(s)
- bone anchors [MeSH concept]
- suture anchors [MeSH concept]
See also
- tenodesis [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Medical Device [UMLS semantic type]

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