Suture

Results presented at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting showed syndesmotic fixation with the suture button technique may allow for early weight-bearing in patients with rotational ankle fractures.

Patients who underwent multiligament knee reconstruction with suture tape augmentation had acceptable clinical and patient-reported outcomes at 2-year follow-up, according to published results.

In this video, Michael A. Mont, MD, FAAOS, discussed a recent consensus on wound and dressing management and how it can reduce variability, advance standardization and improve outcomes for patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty.

Results showed medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with polyester high-strength suture tape with knotless anchors yielded no repeat dislocations and a low risk of residual patellar apprehension signs without major complications.

TAMPA, Fla. — Despite similar functional outcomes at 10 years, a double-row suture technique in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair better preserved joint function compared with a single-row suture technique, presented results showed.

A coupler device designed to mitigate the risk of repair rupture after zone 2 flexor tendon repairs was associated with range of motion and functional outcome scores similar to sutures, but had a lower rupture rate, a presenter said.

Published results showed medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with a high-strength suture augmentation may improve knee stability and yield good midterm clinical results and low complication rates.

The FDA has granted Acuitive Technologies Inc. 510(k) clearance to market its Citrefix Knotless Suture Anchor System, according to a press release.

Published results showed removal of anchors or sutures, repeated revision surgery or antibiotic therapy beyond 6 weeks did not improve remission or reduce sequelae among patients with infected rotator cuff repairs.