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A knotless suture system for anchoring tissue to bone is provided. The system includes a suture anchor configured to radially expand into bone. The suture anchor has a proximal end and a distal end with a bore formed therein. The system further includes a first loop of suture thread attached to the

A knotless suture system for anchoring tissue to bone is provided. The system includes a suture anchor configured to radially expand into bone. The suture anchor has a proximal end and a distal end with a bore formed therein. The system further includes a first loop of suture thread attached to the distal end of the suture anchor, a suture needle, and a second loop of suture thread attached to the needle and interlocked with the first loop of suture thread. The system also includes an expander pin that is configured and sized for insertion into the bore of the suture anchor, causing the anchor to radially expand from a first outer diameter to a second outer diameter. A method is also provided by which a detached tissue may be securely attached to bone in an anatomically correct position without the need to tie a knot.

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A knotless suture system for anchoring tissue to bone is provided. The system includes a suture anchor configured to radially expand into bone. The suture anchor has a proximal end and a distal end with a bore formed therein. The system further includes a first loop of suture thread attached to the

A knotless suture system for anchoring tissue to bone is provided. The system includes a suture anchor configured to radially expand into bone. The suture anchor has a proximal end and a distal end with a bore formed therein. The system further includes a first loop of suture thread attached to the distal end of the suture anchor, a suture needle, and a second loop of suture thread attached to the needle and interlocked with the first loop of suture thread. The system also includes an expander pin that is configured and sized for insertion into the bore of the suture anchor, causing the anchor to radially expand from a first outer diameter to a second outer diameter. A method is also provided by which a detached tissue may be securely attached to bone in an anatomically correct position without the need to tie a knot. irst ferrite core and a second ferrite core, a first set of ferrite windings around an outside of the first ferrite core, and a second set of ferrite windings around an inside of the second ferrite core, the second ferrite core contacting the first ferrite core with substantially zero clearance therebetween to promote electrical induction between each core. 8. The catheter system of claim 7, further comprising: a circuit board within the hub assembly; and a work element disposed at a distal end of the drive cable, wherein the circuit board and work element are in electrical communication with the rotary transformer such that a signal from the circuit board may be communicated through the rotary transformer to the work element. 9. The catheter system of claim 7, wherein the first ferrite core is stationary, and wherein the second ferrite core is rotatable. 10. The catheter system of claim 9, wherein the rotary transformer further comprises a friction limiting material disposed between the rotating ferrite core and the stationary ferrite core. 11. The catheter system of claim 7, wherein the first ferrite core is biased against the second ferrite core. 12. The catheter system of claim 7, wherein the first ferrite core is free floating within the hub assembly. 13. The catheter system of claim 7, further comprising: a circuit board within the hub assembly; and a work element disposed at a distal end of the drive cable, wherein the circuit board is in electrical communication with one set of ferrite windings and the work element is in electrical communication with the other set of ferrite windings. e; 1966, pp. 50-55. R. Woodman and L. Pare, "Evaluation and Treatment of Soft Tissue Lesions of the Ankle and Forefoot Using the Cyriax Approach," Physical Therapy; vol. 62, No. 8, Aug. 1982, pp. 1144-1147. ssager body positioned in said inner water passageway and rotatingly supported by said massager body and said turbine including means for causing the turbine to turn by the flow of water past said turbine whereby when water passes into said water inlet of said massager body, it causes said eccentrically weighted turbine to turn thereby vibrating said massager body and the massager surface thereof. 2. The water driven vibrating massager of claim 1 wherein said eccentrically weighted turbine has an axis of rotation parallel to said inner water passageway. 3. The water driven vibrating massager of claim 1 wherein said outer elastic member comprises a pair of elastic rings surrounding a support flange held by said massager body. 4. The water driven vibrating massager of claim 1 wherein said massager surface forms a peripheral wall surrounding a central opening and said water outlet passes outwardly through said central opening. 5. The water driven vibrating massager of claim 1 wherein said inner elastic member is an O-ring. 6. The water driven vibrating massager of claim 1 wherein said massager body is removable from the spa wall and replaceable in the spa wall by a water jet fitting. 7. The water driven vibrating massager of claim 1 wherein said eccentrically weighted turbine comprises a cylindrical member fabricated from a polymer and having a plurality of compartments on an outer periphery thereof some of said plurality of compartments containing weights. 8. The water driven vibrating massager of claim 1 wherein said turbine has an annular ring for the passage of water and said annular ring contains angled vanes. 9. A process for installing a massager in the wall of a spa, said spa being of the type having a plurality of water jets held in said wall of said spa below a waterline thereof, said water jets comprising water jet bodies each being held in a mounting frame held by said spa wall by a locking ring, said mounting frame including an outwardly facing support ring, said process comprising: removing said locking ring and pulling one of said water jet bodies out of said mounting frame; inserting an inner portion of an elastic member support ring assembly against said outwardly facing support ring; inserting a massager body having an inner water passageway containing an eccentrically weighted turbine into said mounting frame, said massager body having a massager surface extending outwardly from an outer end of said massager body and said massager body having an elastic member support flange and said inserting step including placing said elastic member support flange against said inner portion of said elastic member support ring; inserting an outer portion of an elastic member support ring assembly against said elastic member support flange of said massager body; and locking said locking ring over said massager body and against said outer portion of said elastic member support ring assembly whereby the water which formerly passed outwardly through said water jet body passes through said massager body and operates the eccentrically weighted turbine whereby a massager is adapted to be inserted in any of the locations formerly holding a water jet.