Separated Suture Conduits to Prevent Crimping in Bone Fixation

The suture corridor is divided into multiple separate tubular conduits (first conduit, second conduit, etc.) that are coupled together. Each conduit has its own isolated inner channel that allows suture passage. This segmentation prevents the constricting forces from affecting the entire suture pathway uniformly, reducing crimping while maintaining the deformable fixation function of the overall anchor structure.

The patent introduces multiple conduits arranged in different spatial orientations (intersecting or parallel) to provide multiple dimensions for suture passage. By distributing sutures across multiple spatial pathways rather than a single constricted path, the design reduces friction and crimping forces on individual sutures while maintaining secure bone engagement through the deformable structure.

By segmenting the suture corridor into multiple separate conduits, each with its own inner channel, the patent reduces the friction that sutures experience during sliding. The segmentation creates multiple independent pathways that distribute the mechanical stress and reduce constriction forces on individual sutures, making them easier to pass through while maintaining reliable fixation when the anchor deforms.

The patent provides more suture pathways (multiple conduits) than a single corridor would provide. This excessive action of creating redundant pathways ensures that sutures have ample space to slide through without excessive friction, while the deformable nature of the conduits still provides sufficient fixation reliability when engaged with bone.