Biodegradable vs nonbiodegradable suture anchors for rotator cuff repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The use of non-biodegradable suture anchors (NBSA) in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (RCR) has increased significantly. However, several complications such as migration, chondral damage, revision, and imaging difficulties have been reported. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of biodegradable suture anchors (BSA) in overcoming such complications and achieving functional outcomes requires further study. Thus, we aim to compare the clinical outcomes and complications of RCR using BSA and NBSA using direct comparison studies.

Methods

Two independent reviewers conducted systematic searches in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science from conception to September 2022. Using the RoB 2 and ROBINS-I tools, we assessed the included studies for bias. We applied GRADE t

SUBMITTER: Suroto H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10562948 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature