What Is Tightrope Procedure
But What Exactly Is This Surgery and When Is It Necessary? the Tightrope Is a Device Made by Arthrex, an Orthopedic Implant Company, That Is Used to Stabilize...
But what exactly is this surgery and when is it necessary? The tightrope is a device made by Arthrex, an orthopedic implant company, that is used to stabilize the syndesmosis
How long does tightrope surgery take?
In tightrope fixation, surgeons slip a high-strength suture through small holes in the bone, fasten it with small metal buttons and then tighten it as you would a zip tie. The procedure takes about 25 minutes.
What is a tightrope implant?
The Syndesmosis TightRope® XP implant system features a unique delivery mechanism that allows surgeons to insert the implant without pulling a needle through the medial skin. Tensioning handles and a new trocar-tipped drill bit have been added to the implant system. It is available in stainless steel and titanium.
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