Foreign-body reaction and osteolysis induced by an intraosseous poly-L-lactic Acid suture anchor in the wrist: case report.
Polyglycolic acid and poly-L-lactic acid have become popular choices for bioabsorbable anchor fixation in the hand and wrist. We report a case of osteolysis, synovitis, and chondral erosion secondary to a poly-L-lactic acid suture anchor in the wrist.
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA. schrumpfm@hss.edu
Mark A
MA
Schrumpf
Arthur T
AT
Lee
Andrew J
AJ
Weiland
D020341:Absorbable Implants; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010014:Osteolysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods; D053441:Suture Anchors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers; D019344:Lactic Acid; C033616:poly(lactide)