[Primary stability of the capsule-labrum complex after reconstruction with the Mitek Bioknotless anchor system in human cadaver models].
BACKGROUND
This study examines the postoperative stability of the Mitek Bioknotless anchor system with biomechanical draw-out pulling in human cadaver shoulders.


METHODS
With simulation of anterior shoulder dislocation a test group (n=10, Ø 45 years) was tested against a native group (n=8, Ø 47 years). All shoulders were dissected up to the passive stabilizers. In the test group an artificial Bankart lesion was created and repaired with three Mitek Bioknotless anchors. The humeri of both groups were fixed in 60 degrees glenohumeral abduction and 90 degrees external rotation and then dislocated in a ventral direction. For evaluation purposes the ultimate draw-out strength, mode of failure, translation of humeral head, capsular slope, and bone density in the test group were measured.


RESULTS
In the test group the ultimate strength was a median of 937 N (min. 554 N, max. 1,294 N) with 28 bony anchor dislocations, 1 suture rupture, and 1 capsular rupture, and in the native group with 6 Bankart and 2 HAGL lesions it was 1,214 N (708 N, 1,471 N). The bone density showed a positive correlation to the draw-out strength regarding cortical density and total density.


CONCLUSIONS
Regarding the high draw-out strength the Mitek Bioknotless anchor system provides enough stability for early functional treatment.
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Abteilung für Chirurgie, Kantonspital, CH-6004 Luzern. e.erdeljac@online.de
Steinhauser
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D002102:Cadaver; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D053441:Suture Anchors; D013718:Tensile Strength