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In Rocheleau 2023 et al., on shoulder stabilization, what was the primary advantage of the suture-toggle technique compared to bone anchors?

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Correct. Suture-toggle stabilization was successful in all specimens and had fewer technical issues than the bone anchor group.
Incorrect. The correct answer is Simpler technique with fewer failures.
Suture-toggle stabilization was successful in all specimens and had fewer technical issues than the bone anchor group.

🔍 Key Findings

  • Arthroscopically assisted stabilization with an IAD was feasible in cadaveric canine shoulders using both bone anchor and suture-toggle techniques.
  • Suture-toggle repair was successfully performed in all specimens, while bone anchors could not be deployed in 3/10 shoulders, indicating lower feasibility.
  • Median surgical time was shorter for the suture-toggle group (25.5 min) compared to the anchor group (37.3 min).
  • Postoperative abduction angles returned to baseline in the anchor group, while the suture-toggle group had slightly reduced angles, suggesting possible overtightening.
  • Violation of the articular surface occurred in 2 anchor specimens and 1 suture-toggle specimen, but none were considered likely to be clinically significant.
  • Overall targeting accuracy using the IAD was 88%, supporting its utility in guiding tunnel/anchor placement.
  • CT measurements showed acceptable bone stock and insertion angles, but anchor insertion angles were lower than optimal for mechanical pullout strength.
  • Suture-toggle technique was considered simpler and more consistent, with fewer complications and faster execution than anchor placement.

Rocheleau

Veterinary Surgery

4

2023

Ex vivo evaluation of arthroscopically assisted shoulder stabilization in dogs using an intra-articular aiming device

2023-4-VS-rocheleau-1

Article Title: Ex vivo evaluation of arthroscopically assisted shoulder stabilization in dogs using an intra-articular aiming device

Journal: Veterinary Surgery

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