Abstract: A device for tensioning suture which includes two telescopically slidable cannulated tubes. An adjustment wheel is coupled to and turns a threaded post which is threadingly engaged with the proximal end of one of the slidable tubes. A suture end is passed through the cannulated tubes of the suture tensioning device and secured to the adjustment wheel. Rotating the adjustment wheel counterclockwise increases the overall length of the suture tensioning device and increases tension on the suture.

Abstract: High strength suture kits and methods for shoulder fracture repair using a shoulder prosthesis. An exemplary kit contains color-coded lengths of high-strength suture and a copy of a complementary surgical plan represented and detailed by a written brochure, and an audio and/or video recording, for example. The complementary surgical plan involves pre-installing the color-coded suture, which is used for horizontal cerclage, temporary sutures, and vertical tension bands. The fractured humeral head is replaced with the prosthetic humerus, which is secured by the shoulder tuberosities using the pre-installed suture.

Abstract: A device for tensioning suture which includes two telescopically slidable cannulated tubes. An adjustment wheel is coupled to and turns a threaded post which is threadingly engaged with the proximal end of one of the slidable tubes. A suture end is passed through the cannulated tubes of the suture tensioning device and secured to the adjustment wheel. Rotating the adjustment wheel counterclockwise increases the overall length of the suture tensioning device and increases tension on the suture.