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Material reaction to suture anchor.

James C Y Chow1, Yan Gu

  • 1Orthopedic Center of Southern Illinois, Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA. osci@charter.net

Arthroscopy : the Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery : Official Publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
|March 10, 2004
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A rare material reaction to suture anchors caused shoulder joint erosion and necrosis. Surgical removal of anchors led to rotator cuff healing, suggesting a foreign body bioreaction.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Suture anchors are commonly used in orthopedic surgery for soft tissue fixation.
  • Material reactions to suture anchors, while possible, are infrequently reported in medical literature.
  • Diagnosing non-infectious complications of orthopedic implants can be challenging.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with symptoms suggestive of shoulder joint pathology.
  • Initial investigations, including infection markers, were negative.
  • A second surgery revealed bone erosion and necrotic tissue around the suture anchors, with anchors protruding from the bone.

Findings:

  • Pathological examination of necrotic tissue showed foreign body giant cells containing particulate material.

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  • The rotator cuff healed after revision surgery without the use of anchors.
  • Infection was ruled out by multiple tests, indicating a non-infectious etiology.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for rare material reactions to suture anchors, possibly metal- or suture-induced.
    • It underscores the importance of considering non-infectious inflammatory responses in cases of implant-related complications.
    • Further research into the biocompatibility of orthopedic implant materials is warranted to minimize such adverse events.