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
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.
Authors
- Saad Alrobaiea
- Hatan Mortada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1283-4136)
- Razan Albrahim
- Rayan Alalola
- Haya Fahad Alotaibi
- Rahaf Issa Almughamsi
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
- Taibah University (SA)
- King Saud Medical City (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
- Security Forces Hospital (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery
- Published
- 2025-03-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/23320885.2025.2473373
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00