Cyclic Load Testing and Ultimate Failure Strength of Biodegradable Glenoid Anchors

Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 224-228

  Barber, F Alan ^a   Coons, David A ^b   Ruiz Suarez, Michell ^c  

^a Plano Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center   (United States)

^b Multicare Health System   (United States)

^c National Institute of Rehabilitation   (Mexico)

Author keywords

Arthroscopy; Bankart; Biodegradable; Biomechanics; Cyclic loading; Suture anchor

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; BIODEGRADABILITY; CADAVER; COMPARATIVE STUDY; DEVICE; HUMAN; HUMAN TISSUE; ROTATION; STATISTICAL ANALYSIS; STRENGTH; SURGICAL EQUIPMENT; SUTURING METHOD;

ABSORBABLE IMPLANTS; AGED; ARTHROSCOPY; CADAVER; HUMANS; MATERIALS TESTING; MIDDLE AGED; PROSTHESIS DESIGN; PROSTHESIS FAILURE; SHOULDER JOINT; STRESS, MECHANICAL; SUTURE ANCHORS; SUTURE TECHNIQUES; TENSILE STRENGTH;

EID: 38549160736     PISSN: 07498063     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2007.08.011     Document Type: Article

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