Deep infection after rotator cuff repair

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 306-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
George S. Athwal ◽  
John W. Sperling ◽  
Damian M. Rispoli ◽  
Robert H. Cofield
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Deep Infection ◽  
Cuff Repair

scholarly journals Nonabsorbable-Suture-Induced Osteomyelitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Cheng Hong Yeo ◽  
Nick C. Russell ◽  
Tom Sharpe
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Proximal Humerus ◽  
Deep Infection ◽  
Absorbable Suture ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Nonabsorbable Suture ◽  
Cuff Repair ◽  
Anchor Suture

We are reporting a case of nonabsorbable suture-induced osteomyelitis in patient who had an open rotator cuff repair with nonabsorbable Ethibond anchor suture. Patient in this case presented with very subtle clinical features of osteomyelitis of the left proximal humerus 15 years after initial rotator cuff repair surgery. Literature had shown that deep infection following rotator cuff repairs, although rare, can be easily missed and can cause severe complications. Absorbable suture had been demonstrated to be more superior, in terms of rate of deep infection, as compared to nonabsorbable suture when used in rotator cuff repair surgery. Both absorbable and nonabsorbable suture had been demonstrated to have similar mechanical properties by several different studies. The case demonstrated that initial presentation of deep infection can be subtle and easily missed by clinicians and leads to further complications.

Management of Chronic Deep Infection Following Rotator Cuff Repair*

2000 ◽  
Vol 82 (8) ◽  
pp. 1115-1121 ◽  
Author(s):  
RAFFY MIRZAYAN ◽  
JOHN M. ITAMURA ◽  
C. THOMAS VANGSNESS ◽  
PAUL D. HOLTOM ◽  
RANDY SHERMAN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Deep Infection ◽  
Cuff Repair

Management of early deep infection after rotator cuff repair surgery

2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young W. Kwon ◽  
David M. Kalainov ◽  
Howard A. Rose ◽  
Leslie J. Bisson ◽  
Andrew J. Weiland
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Deep Infection ◽  
Cuff Repair

The Evidence for the Management of Deep Infection after Rotator Cuff Repair

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 138-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher D. Smith ◽  
Tony Corner ◽  
Chetan S. Modi ◽  
Steve Drew
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Deep Infection ◽  
Cuff Repair

Advantages and Techniques of Utilizing Anterolateral Portal in Delaminated Rotator Cuff Repair

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (03) ◽  
pp. 170-173
Author(s):  
Prithviraj Chavan ◽  
Todd K. Gothelf ◽  
Keith M. Nord ◽  
William H. Garrett ◽  
Keith D. Nord
Keyword(s):  
Rotator Cuff ◽  
Rotator Cuff Repair ◽  
Anterolateral Portal ◽  
Cuff Repair
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