Open AccessBiocomposite Suture Anchors Remain Visible Two Years After Rotator Cuff Repair
Author(s) -
Mirco Sgroi,
Theresa Friesz,
Michael Schocke,
Heiko Reichel,
Thomas Kappe
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical orthopaedics and related research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.178
H-Index - 204
eISSN - 1528-1132
pISSN - 0009-921X
DOI - 10.1097/corr.0000000000000665
Subject(s) - medicine , rotator cuff , biocomposite , fibrous joint , surgery , orthopedic surgery , rotator cuff injury , sports medicine , physical therapy , composite material , materials science , composite number
Biocomposite suture anchors containing osteoconductive materials have gained popularity in rotator cuff repairs. However, little is known about the influence of the addition of osteoconductive materials on implant resorption, bone reaction, tendon healing, and clinical outcomes scores.