Anchor sutures in orthopaedics: A case report

Abstract

Small fracture fragment fixation has always been an challenge in orthopaedics and trauma surgery due to small bone stock, comminution and risk of fragment fragmentation following usage of conventional implants. Anchor suture fixation has emerged as an effective alternative or adjunct to screws, wires, and plates, particularly when fragments are too small or osteoporotic to securely hold rigid implants This article reviews two case scenarios where anchor sutures were used to fix the small fracture fragments.