Tight-N Tendon Docking Anchor | Orthopedic Shoulder Specialist | Van Nuys, Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles, CA

The Tight-N™ Tendon Docking Anchor Overview:

Dr. Mark Getelman, along with Kevin Bonner, MD and David Diduch, MD developed the Tight-N™ Tendon Docking Anchor. It is a new and novel generation for tendon repair intended to provide fast easy and secure fixation and protect the tendon from wrap and laceration. It is designed to sit sub-cortically for high-strength fixation and uses the inlay technique which aims to optimize the healing environment.

What are the benefits of The Tight-N™ Tendon Docking Anchor?

The ease of use makes this anchor system highly desirable as well as:

It protects tendons and grafts
The inlay technique provides exposure to blood and bone marrow for an optimal healing environment
The winged design allows for a high strength fixation

What is the Suprapec Approach with TIGHT-N Anchor?

Dr. Getelman recently taught on this technique to a packed house at the AAOS24 Annual Meeting. He explains how this new technology uses a classic technique:

Benefits of Suprapec:

Reduced complication rates compared to subpec techniques
Less stress-riser for fractures compared to subpec techniques
No significant difference in bicipital groove pain versus subpec techniques
Potentially less soft tissue damage and lower neurologic risk with an arthroscopic vs. open approach

Benefits of Inlay:

Inserting tendons into bone tunnels is a preferred technique to maximize healing and repair tendons and ligaments (ex: ACL reconstruction)
The cortical thickening of the bicipital groove allows for tunnel protection with reduced risk for fracture and flat surface to help with healing
Exposure to blood and bone marrow may provide an optimal healing environment

What orthopedic treatments can be done with the The Tight-N™ Tendon Docking Anchor?

Shoulder:

Biceps Tenodesis

Knee:

Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) repair/reconstruction
Posterior oblique ligament (POL) repair
Medial collateral ligament (MCL) repair
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) repair
Anterolateral ligament (ALL) reconstruction
Iliotibial (IT) band tenodesis

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Average rating:

123 reviews

John P

Aug 14, 2024

by John P on Mark Getelman, MD

I am so eternally thankful for Dr. Getelman’s skillful repair of my right shoulder. Pain is mostly absent. Limitations are great, as far as weight bearing and quick muscle movements, but the absence of pain has greatly made sleep, reaching for items, using a kitchen knife once again, washing my hair and brushing my teeth "normal" once more.

His time and expertise on my surgery is much appreciated.

To think about the quality of some regularity he will return to the next patient from a truly grateful past candidate.

Thank you Doctor, for your steady hand and complex, complicated, compassionate repair.

Sincerely,

John P.

Steven

Apr 30, 2018

by Steven on Mark Getelman, MD

Shoulder Rotator cuff pantient

Dr. Getelman and his assistant Katie did an excellent job on my rotator cuff surgery April 12, 2017. The shoulder needed an extensive amount of work. I took PT (physical therapy) very seriously the following four months. Due to a successful surgery and a lot of PT I was able to get all my range of motion back and great strength. I also approved on how efficient the office staff are. I am very thankful to all that helped me.

Anonymous

Apr 12, 2018

by Anonymous on Mark Getelman, MD

They are very knowledgeable and professional.

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Getelman and his staff. They are very knowledgeable and professional.