METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLACING HYOID BONE
A system and method for moving a hyoid bone closer to thyroid cartilage in a patient. Systems and methods may comprise sutures, suture anchors, clips and grommets to move the hyoid bone closer to the thyroid cartilage.
1 . A method of displacing a hyoid bone towards a thyroid cartilage, the method comprising:
securing at least one suture anchor to the thyroid cartilage;
passing a suture through or about the hyoid bone; and
coupling the suture to the at least one suture anchor.
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one suture anchor is a self-locking suture anchor.
3 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising reducing the length of the suture between the hyoid bone and the suture anchor.
4 . A method of displacing a hyoid bone towards a thyroid cartilage, the method comprising:
securing at least one suture anchor to the hyoid bone;
passing a suture through or about the thyroid cartilage; and
coupling the suture to the at least one suture anchor.
5 . The method of claim 3 , further comprising reducing the length of the suture between the thyroid cartilage and the suture anchor.
6 . The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one suture anchor is a self-locking suture anchor.
7 . The method of claim 4 , further comprising:
installing a grommet in the thyroid cartilage; and
passing the suture through the grommet.
8 . A method of displacing a hyoid bone towards a thyroid cartilage, the method comprising:
securing at least one suture anchor to the hyoid bone;
securing at least one suture anchor to the thyroid cartilage; and
coupling the at least one suture anchor in the hyoid bone to the at least one suture in the thyroid cartilage.
9 . The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one suture anchor secured to the hyoid bone is a self-locking suture anchor.
10 . The method of claim 4 , wherein the at least one suture anchor secured to the thyroid cartilage is a self-locking suture anchor.
11 . The method of claim 8 wherein a suture couples the at least one suture anchor in the hyoid bone to the at least one suture in the thyroid cartilage.
12 . A method of displacing a hyoid bone towards a thyroid cartilage, the method comprising:
securing at least one clip to a hyoid bone, wherein the at least one clip comprises an eyelet;
securing at least one suture anchor to the thyroid cartilage;
passing a suture through the eyelet of the at least one clip and through the at least one suture anchor; and
coupling the suture to the at least one suture anchor.
13 . A clip comprising:
a first extension;
a second extension; and
an eyelet, wherein the first extension and the second extension are configured to secure the clip to a hyoid bone during use.
14 . A kit for displacing a hyoid bone, the kit comprising:
at least one suture anchor;
a suture;
a grommet; and
a clip configured for securement to a hyoid bone.