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Poly-L-lactic tack leads to visibly larger drill holes in shoulder fixation
March 2013
Poly-L-lactic tack leads to visibly larger drill holes in shoulder fixation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A 7-Year Prospective, Randomized, Clinical, and Radiographic Study After Arthroscopic Bankart Reconstruction Using 2 Different Types of Absorbable Tack
Am J Sports Med. 2009 Oct;37(10):1930-7. Epub 2009 May 29.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
40 patients who had recurrent shoulder instability were randomized to receive Bankart reconstruction using either polygluconate-B polymer (PGA) tacks or self-reinforced poly-L-lactic (PLLA) tacks. This study assessed clinical and radiographic results of Bankart reconstruction with these two implants. The results from this study indicated that clinical outcomes were not significantly different at 7...
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