title: Intra-articular migration of a sutureless arthroscopic rotator cuff fixation device.
abstract: Rotator cuff tears are a common orthopaedic condition. Recent new advances in arthroscopic equipment and devices has allowed many rotator cuff tears to be repaired arthroscopically. Some of these newer devices allow sutureless repair of rotator cuff tears. We report a case of failure in intra-articular migration of such a fixation device. Displacement of the device was noted 4 months after surgery on magnetic resonance arthography. The device was removed arthroscopically with no long-term sequelae. Nevertheless, it is important to recognize that these devices have the potential for intra-articular migration. Due diligence is required in placing these devices. As with all arthroscopic procedures, there appears to be a learning curve associated with the use of sutureless rotator cuff repair fixation devices.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, USA.
authors.forename: Krishna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mallik
authors.forename: Michelle S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Barr
authors.forename: Mark W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Mark D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001182:Arthroscopy; D020878:Device Removal; D005260:Female; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery*; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery