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Reliability of open architecture anchors in biocomposite material: medium term clinical and MRI evaluation. Our experience
- Source :
- Acta Bio Medica : Atenei Parmensis
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Mattioli 1885, 2020.
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Abstract
- Objectives: Comparing radiologic bone ingrowth and the clinical outcomes of an open-construct (PEEK) (polyether ether ketone) suture anchor with those of a bio-composite suture anchor (glycolic polylactic acid anchors, beta-tricalcium phosphate and calcium sulphate) in patients with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Methods: From August 2017 to January 2019, 33 patients of both sexes, aged between 44 and 78 years underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for tears considered repairable with an extension not exceeding 4 cm. The bioabsorbable anchors used comprised glycolic polylactic acid/beta-tricalcium phosphate/calcium sulphate, and the non-absorbable anchors in polyetheretherketone (PEEK). All patients underwent MRI evaluation at 12 months postoperatively to determine complications and identify any re-tear. Results: Clinical scores showed an improvement from both clinical and functional point of view. There were no statistically significant changes compared to the physical examination. On radiographs, mobilizations, anchor pull-outs or other complications did not occur in each group. Conclusions: Shoulder function improved after complete repair of the rotator cuff and similar clinical results were achieved regardless of the material and shape of the suture anchor. The bioabsorbable anchors in innovative open architecture material seem to have results comparable to peek anchors. Unfortunately, further studies are needed to define the advantages in using one material compared to the other. (www.actabiomedica.it)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Calcium Phosphates
Male
Time Factors
shoulder
Polymers
Biocompatible Materials
Prosthesis Design
Calcium Sulfate
Polyethylene Glycols
Cohort Studies
Arthroscopy
Benzophenones
Rotator Cuff
Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer
Suture Anchors
Absorbable Implants
tendon repair
Humans
Aged
Retrospective Studies
tear
Ketones
Middle Aged
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Treatment Outcome
open architecture anchors
Original Article
Female
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 25316745 and 03924203
- Volume :
- 91
- Issue :
- 4-S
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Acta Bio Medica : Atenei Parmensis
- Accession number :
- edsair.pmid.dedup....261901dde3ca996a97b1c5f26fb76a3d