title: All-arthroscopic removal of a suture anchor using an arthroscopic bur sheath.
abstract: Suture anchors are commonly used in shoulder repairs, especially arthroscopically performed repairs. Anchors can become prominent and require removal. We describe a technique of arthroscopic anchor removal using a bur sheath.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Suk
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Namkoong
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ruotolo
authors.forename: Wesley M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Nottage
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D017006:Rotator Cuff / Q000601:surgery; D000070636:Rotator Cuff Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*