23 October 2023>: Clinical Research
Comparative Evaluation of Metallic and Biodegradable Suture Anchors in Arthroscopic Repair of Anterior Talofibular Ligament Injury: A Short-term Study on Clinical and Functional Outcomes
Lei Zhang 12ABG , Xiaogao Tang 3ABC , Guixuan You 4BCDE , Xueyi Chen 5EF , Siyi Yang 3DF , Houyin Shi 12F , Guoyou Wang 1AE*DOI: 10.12659/MSM.939830
Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e939830
Table 2 The introduction of suture anchors.
Name of anchor commodity | Osteoraptor | Twinfix Ti |
---|---|---|
Manufacturer | Smith & nephew | Smith & nephew |
Size | 2.9 mm | 3.5 mm |
Material | Absorbable material-Hydroxyapatite (HA) | Titanium alloy |
Suture | Ultrabraid suture | Ultrabraid suture |
Indications | Ligament repair | Ligament repair |