An unusual late complication of mitek suture anchor use 10 years after primary repair of a flexor digitorum profundus tendon laceration: a case report and literature review.

• Tác giả: Rayan Alalola, Razan Albrahim, Rahaf Issa Almughamsi, Haya Fahad Alotaibi, Saad Alrobaiea, Hatan Mortada
• Ngôn ngữ: eng
• Ký hiệu phân loại: 025.3436 Bibliographic analysis and control
• Thông tin xuất bản: United States : Case reports in plastic surgery & hand surgery , 2025
• Bộ sưu tập: NCBI
• ID: 687132

Tóm tắt

Flexor tendon lacerations require precise surgical repair, often using Mitek suture anchors. This report describes a recurrent infection 10 years post-FDP repair, caused by anchor migration and inflammation. Anchor removal was necessary to prevent further complications, highlighting potential long-term risks.