title: Techniques for suture anchor removal in shoulder surgery.
abstract: Although suture anchor complications after arthroscopic shoulder surgery are uncommon, they can be devastating, such as articular cartilage or bone loss secondary to a dislodged or prominent suture anchor. Proper insertion of the anchor is the most important factor in the prevention of this complication, but if a complication occurs, prompt recognition and treatment are important to prevent damage to the shoulder. The goals were to (1) discuss strategies for preventing or dealing with dislodged or prominent suture anchors and (2) introduce techniques for removal of these implants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224-2780, USA.
authors.forename: Paul W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Grutter
authors.forename: Edward G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: McFarland
authors.forename: Bashir A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Zikria
authors.forename: Zhigang
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Dai
authors.forename: Steve A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Petersen
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D053441:Suture Anchors / Q000009:adverse effects; D013536:Suture Techniques