Abstract
Arthroscopic repair has become an increasingly recognized option in treating posttraumatic anterior instability. With the development of a bioabsorbable “tack” device in the early 1990s (Suretac, Smith & Nephew Dyonics, Mansfield, MA), an alternative to the use of metallic staples or transglenoid repair became available. This simpler and more effective implant has become a mainstay for arthroscopic repair in the hands of some surgeons.
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Nissen, C.W., Arciero, R.A. (2003). Using the Suretac Technique for Arthroscopic Treatment of Anterior Instability. In: Shoulder Arthroscopy. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-21689-8_9
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