Morphix® Suture Anchor System – Surgical Technique Guide Morphix® Suture Anchor System – Surgical Technique | Page 6

Lateral Ankle Ligament Repair
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Unwind the sutures from the suture slot in the Inserter Handle. Disengage the Inserter Handle
using a counter-clockwise motion to disconnect the eyelet from the Inserter (A). Gently pull
back the Inserter Handle to remove.
A
B
Repeat Steps 5 though 7 as needed with additional 3.5 mm Morphix Suture Anchors (B).
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Pass the sutures through the distal limb of the transected ATFL, CFL, and extensor
retinaculum in a horizontal mattress fashion, making sure that the sutures are grouped
according to color and anchor (A). Ensure that the sutures are placed so that the tissues to be
repaired will be appropriately positioned on the distal fibula. With the ankle in neutral
dorsiflexion and slight eversion, tie the coordinating sutures over the repaired tissue so that it
is flush to the fibula (B). If using these sutures for an additional row of repair, do not cut off the
needles.
A
B
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