Clinical Outcomes of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Using Poly Lactic-co-glycolic Acid Plus β-tricalcium Phosphate Biocomposite Suture Anchors

• DOI: 10.5397/cise.2018.21.1.22
• Publication Date: 2020-02-14T01:38:06Z
• Authors: Seok Won Chung; Kyung Soo Oh; Sung Jin Kang; Jong Pil Yoon; Joon Yub Kim
• Keywords: Biocomposite; PLGA

This study is performed to evaluate anchor-related outcomes and complications after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using 30% β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) with 70% poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) biocomposite suture anchors.A total of 78 patients (mean age, 61.3 ± 6.9 years) who underwent medium-to-large full-thickness tear were enrolled. The technique employed β-TCP PLGA anchors at the medial row (38 patients, Healix BRTM anchor [Healix group]; 40 Fixone B [Fixone group]). radiologic (including perianchor cyst formation or bone substitution) anatomical healing failure rate evaluated magnetic resonance imaging least 6 months surgery, pain visual analogue scale 3, months, final follow-up visit, American Shoulder Elbow Surgeons scores 1 year postoperatively. Anchor-related also evaluated.The incidence was similar for both groups (60.5%, group; 60.0%, p=0.967), although severe slightly lower in group (15.0%) than (21.1%). There no occurrence absorption substitution. No differences observed (13.2%, 15.0%, p=0.815) functional outcome between (all p>0.05). Anchor breakage occurred 5 (2 3 anchors); however, there major either group.No clinical groups, neither any accompanying complications.