
Both absorbable and nonabsorbable suture provided excellent repair of unstable shoulders

Both absorbable and nonabsorbable suture provided excellent repair of unstable shoulders
Absorbable Versus Nonabsorbable Sutures for the Arthroscopic Treatment of Anterior Shoulder Instability in Athletes: A Prospective Randomized Study
Arthroscopy. 2008 Jun;24(6):697-703. Epub 2008 Feb 20Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
50 athletes were randomized to compare the functional results of arthroscopic treatment for anterior shoulder instability. Patients were treated with anchors loaded with either absorbable or non-absorbable sutures and were assessed at the minimum follow-up period of 24 months. Results revealed that functional outcomes were not influenced by the type of sutures used for the treatment of anterior sh...
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