Journal article
The Incidence of Early Metallic Suture Anchor Pullout After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Abstract
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify the incidence of metallic suture anchor pullout after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and determine the impact of tear size on the risk of pullout.
METHODS: A retrospective review of 269 patients (550 metallic suture anchors) who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair between January 2006 and January 2009 was conducted. Inclusion criteria included patients aged 18 years or older, a minimum …
Authors
Benson EC; MacDermid JC; Drosdowech DS; Athwal GS
Journal
Arthroscopy The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 310–315
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
March 2010
DOI
10.1016/j.arthro.2009.08.015
ISSN
0749-8063