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Foreign-body reaction to the bioabsorbable suretac device.
A Burkart1, A B Imhoff, E Roscher
1Department of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Germany.
Summary
The bioabsorbable Suretac device showed early failure in patients with SLAP lesions, causing pain and restricted motion due to mechanical breakage. Alternative fixation methods were required for successful recovery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Biomaterials Science
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization is a common procedure for anterior shoulder instability.
- Bioabsorbable devices offer potential advantages but require thorough evaluation.
- Superior Labrum Anterior-to-Posterior (SLAP) lesions can complicate shoulder instability repair.