Providing coverage of design principles for distillation processes, this text contains a presentation of process and equipment design procedures. Furthermore, the materials are well characterized and have been used in. Patchaugmented rotator cuff repair and superior capsule. May 04, 2010 between january 2007 and july 2007, fiftyone shoulders underwent arthroscopic suture bridge repair for full thickness rotator cuff tears. A suture bridge doublerow construct is performed using 4 doubleloaded swivelock anchors and 2 free fibertapes to complete the repair. Speedbridge knotless double row rotator cuff repair. Heel spur removal and achilles tendon repair with a speed bridge reattachment and one day post op. Animation of the arthrex speedbridge technique for rotator cuff repair. A knotless bridging doublerow repair is used for the lateral, humeral side fixation speed bridge kit, arthrex, naples, fl, the first knotless anchor loaded with suture tape is inserted at the anteromedial aspect of the rotator cuff footprint, adjacent to the articular cartilage margin. Postop protocol for achilles repair using speedbridge technique jeffrey p. Suturebridge double row rotator cuff repair suturebridge rotator cuff repair. In particular with the speed bridge technique sufficient tendon healing is expected due to knotless and laminar fixation of the ruptured. Meniscal repair with arthrex speedcinch g2 orthopedics and.
An example of a technique i use in my surgical practice. Speedbridge and speedfix knotless rotator cuff repair. Hybrid repair of large crescent rotator cuff tears using a. In our experience, larger males may accommodate 4 total anchors 2 proximal and 2 distal, where as smaller males and females may accommodate only 1 proximal and 1 distal anchor due to the size of the footprint. Reconstruction of a chronically ruptured achilles tendon using an. Knotless and laminar repair of rotator cuff lesions with the tailored speedbridgetechnique. May 20, 2015 speedbridge knotless doublerow rotator cuff repair.
I have a patient after haglund resection and achilles reattachment with speedbridge arthrex. Suture bridge speed bridge and many variations on these themes arthrex transosseous bone tunnels tornier speed bridge vs. Clinical outcomes report purpose to report the clinical outcomes of pain, function and quality of life for patients who have undergone rotator cuff repair utilizing the speedbridge technique and associated implants. Arthrex speed bridge pdf sam labib, md, atlanta, ga presents a double row insertional repair of the achilles tendon following a haglunds resection using the arthrex.
The speedbridge doublerow technique is used to repair a rotator cuff tear using a fully threaded swivelock anchor combined with fibertape suture to create a quick and secure construct with no knots and only 2 suturepassing steps. Our commercial payer pays l8699 at invoice, but is l8699 appropriate. Download acrobat pdf file 2mb icmje author disclosure forms. To report the early clinical outcomes of pain, function, and quality of life for patients who have undergone double row rotator cuff repair utilizing knotless speedbridge vs. Arthrex continues to execute against its vision, helping surgeons treat their patients better, with yet more industry leading innovations speedbridge technology continues to evolve, and provides surgeons with unsurpassed surgical options and results. As part of this professional usage, the medical professional must use their professional judgment in making any final determinations in product usage and technique. Posts about arthrex speedbridge written by haglundsrecovery. We present an alternative method of repair for large crescent rotator cuff tears that combines 2 wellknown methods of fixation. Using the percutaneous achilles repair system arthrex inc. Distal triceps ruptures are uncommon injuries resulting in loss of elbow extension strength and necessitating surgical repair to ensure optimal functional outcome. Do you want to research connection speed for arthrex. I have a patient after haglund resection and achilles. He coinvented the arthrex meniscal cinch used by surgeons around the world for repairing a torn meniscus and developed several surgical videos used for educating surgeons in advanced techniques in knee and shoulder arthroscopy. The arthrex speedbridge repair is an innovative softtissue fixation device used in the treatment of achilles injuries.
Achilles tendon debridement and removal of bone spur with. This procedure eliminates the weakest part of an achilles repair, the knots, by using interference fixation of the suture after reapproximating the tendon rupture. Dec 02, 20 posts about arthrex speedbridge written by haglundsrecovery. Focused on patient safety and clinical outcomes, arthrex is also leading the way in field of orthobiologics, as well as. I am on crutches and zero weight bearing but i find it hard to not put a little weight as leverage.
The speedbridge implant system provides all implants and sutures required to complete a speedbridge rotator cuff repair in a single sterile tray that. The achilles tendon is then reattached to the heel bone with the arthrex speed bridge. While standard anchor fixation of the tendon creates only a single point of compression directly over the anchor, the speedbridge repair enables an hourglass pattern of fibertape suture to be laid over the distal end of the tendon. The footprint of the distal end of the triceps is identified on the proximal olecranon and prepared for reattachment of the triceps tendon. The speedcinch brings meniscal repair to a new level of effectiveness, safety and speed. She felt on her foot and ruptured achilles distally from calcaneus day 3 after surgery. Suturebridge technique sb group two single loaded medialrow suture anchors corkscrew, 5. Guidelines for postoperative rehabilitation following a. Arthrex s innovative spirit has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and sports medicine, and led to the development of more than 7,500 products and surgical procedures to help surgeons treat their patients better. Achilles midsubstance speedbridge repair combines the minimal incision pars technique with 2 swivelock anchors into the calcaneus for a knotless repair. Dec 02, 2016 the arthrex speedbridge knotless technique for repair of a rotator cuff tear includes fully threaded swivelock anchors combined with fibertape to create a quick and secure construct with no knots and only two suture passing steps. Suture bridge outcomes saridikas and jones jbjs 2012 no difference double vs single in small jan 06, 2016 in this video, podiatrist dr.
Suture anchor versus screw fixation for greater tuberosity. The doublerow technique is believed to more effectively recreate the anatomic footprint of the tendon, as well as increase tendon to. The speedbridge doublerow technique is used to repair a rotator cuff tear using a fully threaded swivelock anchor. Guidelines for postoperative rehabilitation following a mid. Bring the tip of the bioswivelock c eyelet to the edge of the. Guidelines for postoperative rehabilitation following a midsubstance achilles tendon repair using the arthrex speedbridgetm system a criterionbased approach these guidelines are intended to assist the rehabilitation clinician in their decision making around exercise selection and advice given to patients through their rehabilitation journey.
The suturebridge and speedbridge are novel concepts in achilles reattachment, following debridement. Advancements in speedbridge technology arthrex leads the way. Strategies for rehab after achilles tendon surgery lower. Arthrex, ar2600sbs4, arthrex speedbridge implant system. Methods the inclusion criteria for this analysis were patients enrolled in the surgical outcomes system registry who underwent. Arthrex, an orthopedic medical device company, is a leader in product development, medical education and a pioneer in arthroscopy, having developed thousands of products and surgical procedures in orthopedic medicine worldwide. Methods the inclusion criteria for this analysis were patients enrolled in the. Please contact your arthrex sales representative for more information. I am having alot of burning and throbbing in my heel and calf muscle spasms. Arthrex are placed into the previously created sockets. Aug 25, 20 achilles tendon debridement and removal of bone spur with arthrex speed bridge duration.
Speedbridge and speedfix knotless rotator cuff repair using the. Suture bridge technique sb group two single loaded medialrow suture anchors corkscrew, 5. The biocomposite speedbridge implant systems include 4. Postop protocol for achilles repair using speedbridge. The result is a lowprofile, transosseous equivalent suturebridge that enhances footprint compression. Achilles tendon debridement and removal of bone spur with arthrex speed bridge duration.
Distal triceps speed bridge repair arthroscopy techniques. Pdf knotless and laminar repair of rotator cuff lesions. A modified speedbridge technique for retracted or delaminated. Arthrex speedfix rotator cuff repair animation youtube. Kister, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Carm was called in to assist in removal of the metal tip.
Krackow right the purpose of this matched pair cadaveric study was to compare two midsubstance achilles tendon repairs in gap formation and ultimate load. The arthrex speedbridge knotless technique for repair of a rotator cuff tear includes fully threaded swivelock anchors combined with fibertape to create a quick and secure construct with no knots and only two suture passing steps. A surgeon wants to use an arthrex suture bridge for a heel spur repair. We are a liquidator of sutures and other surgical items from ethicon, covidien autosuture, synthes, stryker, arthrex and are able to pass our savings on to you. Krackow for midsubstance achilles tendon rupture repair objective methods and materials five matched pair of fresh frozen cadaveric feet with. The result is a low profile suturebridge that enhances footprint compression to maximise contact between tendon and bone. While standard anchor fixation of the tendon creates only a single point of compression directly over the anchor, the suturebridge enables an hourglass pattern of fiberwire suture to be laid over the distal end of the tendon. The speedbridge rotator cuff repair utilizes a fullythreaded biocomposite swivelock anchor combined with fibertape suture to create. In doing so, the medical professional should rely on their own training and experience and should conduct. Aug 20, 2015 animation of the arthrex speedbridge technique for rotator cuff repair.
I was looking up the brand of anchors used and found this animation of my procedure. Suturebridge rotator cuff repair university of washington. Jun 15, 2019 arthrex speed bridge pdf sam labib, md, atlanta, ga presents a double row insertional repair of the achilles tendon following a haglunds resection using the arthrex. Use of fibertape provides a larger surface area for compressive force distribution. Oct 25, 2019 a minimum of 5 to 6 mm of intact bone between adjacent anchors in the medial row should be maintained. Jordan stewart performs a surgery to release the gastrocnemius aponeurosis, remove a large bone spur from the back of the heel, and debride a diseased achilles tendon. Advancements in speedbridge technology arthrex leads. Arthrex, ar2600sbs2, arthrex speedbridge implant system. Arthroscopic double row cuff repair with suturebridging. Arthroscopic suture bridge repair technique for full. Its not a typical suture that will dissolve or be removed. Is that common and has anyone else experienced this.
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