Absorbable implants in sport medicine and arthroscopic surgery: A narrative review of recent development

Over the past two decades, advances in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques have led to significant growth in sports medicine surgery. Implants such as suture anchors, interference screws, and endo-buttons are commonly used in these procedures. However, traditional implants made o...

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Published in:Bioactive materials 2024-01, Vol.31, p.272-283
Main Authors: Huang, Boxuan, Yang, Ming, Kou, Yuhui, Jiang, Baoguo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorbable implants
Absorbable materials
Absorbable metal
Arthroscopic surgery
Review
Sport medicine
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Summary:Over the past two decades, advances in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques have led to significant growth in sports medicine surgery. Implants such as suture anchors, interference screws, and endo-buttons are commonly used in these procedures. However, traditional implants made of metal or inert materials are not absorbable, leading to complications that affect treatment outcomes. To address this issue, absorbable materials with excellent mechanical properties, good biocompatibility, and controlled degradation rates have been developed and applied in clinical practice. These materials include absorbable polymers, absorbable bioceramics, and absorbable metals. In this paper, we will provide a comprehensive summary of these absorbable materials from the perspective of clinicians, and discuss their clinical applications and related research in sport medicine. [Display omitted]
ISSN:2452-199X
2452-199X
DOI:10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.08.015