Abstract: A surgical drill aimer (1, 70, 100) is provided that is configured to be secured about a bone with a drill guide (8, 82, 108) on one side and a drill target (4, 88, 114) on an opposite side. A suture passage (40, 92, 120) is provided which is shaped to receive a suture (44, 94, 130) and has an exit (46, 90, 12) at or near the drill target and configured such that a suture extending therefrom is accessible through a drill hole formed using the drill aimer and opening in line with the drill target.