SPORTS MEDICINE
TIGHT-N™ Anchor
Product Codes:
208881, 208882, 208883...SPORTS MEDICINE
TIGHT-N™ Anchor
Product Codes:
208881, 208882, 208883...The TIGHT-N™ Anchor is the next generation of tendon fixation intended to protect the tendon from wrap and laceration, to sit sub-cortically for high-strength fixation1, to leverage the benefits of an inlay technique, all in an implant designed for ease-of-use.
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The TIGHT-N™ Anchor is the next generation of tendon fixation intended to protect the tendon from wrap and laceration, to sit sub-cortically for high-strength fixation1, to leverage the benefits of an inlay technique, all in an implant designed for ease-of-use.
Current Challenges in Biceps Tenodesis
Interference Screw Failures
27% of patients experienced a popeye deformity with a screw after biceps tenodesis.2 This is believed to be secondary to interference screws cutting the tendon during insertion into the bone socket.3
Tendon Damage
In a biomechanical study, researchers observed that all the specimens in the interference screw group failed with tearing of the tendon at the bone-screw-tendon interface.4
Tendon Elongation
Studied suture anchor onlay techniques have shown statistically significant tendon elongation (10-27 mm on average) when compared to inlay interference screw techniques (4 mm on average).5
Features & Benefits
Protects Tendons and Grafts
The half-sheath design is intended to cradle without compression and laceration from screw threads, and the technique uses a mallet to remove the risk of tendon wrap from rotating a screw into a bone tunnel.
Inlay Technique for Optimal Healing Environment
The inlay technique provides exposure to blood and bone marrow and has been shown to provide a more optimal environment for healing than an onlay technique.
High-strength Fixation1
With over 276N in tested pull-out force, the winged design allows the anchor to be securely seated under the cortical layer of the bone.
Third-party Testing vs. Competition
High-strength Fixation1
When compared to competitive devices studied, TIGHT-N Anchor showed consistent high-strength fixation.
Less displacement* and variability compared to studied competitive devices1
Less displacement and variability gives you the confidence that your tendon is going to stay in place.**
The Suprapec Approach with TIGHT-N Anchor
Reduced Complication Rates
Open biceps tenodesis using a subpec technique has shown a slightly greater complication rate in some studies,6 so with TIGHT-N Anchor we’re returning to the suprapec technique.
Lower stress-riser fracture risk
Subpectoral cortical drill holes for biceps tenodesis were shown to be a stress riser for fractures. In contrast, suprapectoral cortical drill holes were shown to create significantly less of a stress riser.7
No difference in groove pain
In recent studies, no significant difference was reported in bicipital groove pain among arthroscopic suprapectoral and open subpectoral approaches for biceps tenodesis.8
Biceps Tenodesis Walkthrough Using TIGHT-N Anchor
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Biceps Tenodesis Procedure Highlights
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Why TIGHT-N Anchor?
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Determining the Length/Tension Relationship
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Ink Technique: Determining the Length/Tension Relationship
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TIGHT-N Anchor Tips & Pearls
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Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction using TIGHT-N Anchor
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Biceps Tenodesis Lab using the TIGHT-N Anchor
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