Poly Lactic Acid (PLDLA) Anchors Are Associated With Reoperation and Failure of Glenoid Labrum Repairs (SS-11)

Introduction There has been limited data regarding failure after arthroscopic repair of superior glenoid labrum tears. This study investigates factors associated with failure and re-operation in this patient population. Methods This is a non-concurrent cohort of consecutive patients undergoing arthroscopic labrum repair at a single institution by two fellowship-trained surgeons over a ten year period. Results There were 348 patients included in this study with a mean age of 33.4 (95% CI 32.1-35.9) and an average clinical follow-up of 12.3 months (95% CI 10.9-13.8). The overall re-operation rate was 6.3% with a revision labrum repair rate of 4.3%. The interval between the index procedure to the second procedure was approximately 50 weeks. Subsequent surgery and failure after arthroscopic labrum repair were significantly correlated with workers' compensation (OR 4.6, p Conclusion The results of this study strongly support a recommendation against the use of poly-lactic acid suture anchors for glenoid labrum repair surgery.