title: A safety technique for Mitek anchor suture rupture: a useful trick.
abstract: We propose that the simple method of passing an extra suture through the Mitek anchor eyelet before bony insertion provides a safety net against failure of the preloaded suture and gives extra strength to the core repair.
authors.affiliation: Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust, London, UK. diaa.othman@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Diaa
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Othman
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Le Cocq
authors.forename: Sanjib
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Majumder
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012421:Rupture; D053441:Suture Anchors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*