Bioabsorbable Suture Anchor Migration to the Acromioclavicular Joint : How Far Can These Implants Go?
Joint Authors
Medina, Giovanna
Schor, Breno
Castropil, Wagner
D’Elia, Caio O.
Bitar, Alexandre C.
Garofo, Guilherme
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Few complications regarding the use of bioabsorbable suture anchors in the shoulder have been reported.
What motivated this case report was the unusual location of the anchor, found in the acromioclavicular joint which, to our knowledge, has never been reported so far.
A 53-year old male with previous rotator cuff (RC) repair using bioabsorbable suture anchors presented with pain and weakness after 2 years of surgery.
A suspicion of retear of the RC led to request of a magnetic resonance image, in which the implant was found located in the acromioclavicular joint.
The complications reported with the use of metallic implants around the shoulder led to the development of bioabsorbable anchors.
Advantages are their absorption over time, minimizing the risk of migration or interference with revision surgery, less artifacts with magnetic resonance imaging, and tendon-to-bone repair strength similar to metallic anchors.
Since the use of bioabsorbable suture anchors is increasing, it is important to know the possible complications associated with these devices.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Medina, Giovanna& Garofo, Guilherme& D’Elia, Caio O.& Bitar, Alexandre C.& Castropil, Wagner& Schor, Breno. 2014. Bioabsorbable Suture Anchor Migration to the Acromioclavicular Joint : How Far Can These Implants Go?. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501876
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Medina, Giovanna…[et al.]. Bioabsorbable Suture Anchor Migration to the Acromioclavicular Joint : How Far Can These Implants Go?. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501876
American Medical Association (AMA)
Medina, Giovanna& Garofo, Guilherme& D’Elia, Caio O.& Bitar, Alexandre C.& Castropil, Wagner& Schor, Breno. Bioabsorbable Suture Anchor Migration to the Acromioclavicular Joint : How Far Can These Implants Go?. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-501876
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-501876