A Simple and Cost-effective Approach to Make a Modified Suture Anchor in Orthopaedics.

The purpose of this study is to describe a technique of using an affordable suture anchor for various soft tissue repairs of both upper and lower limb surgeries in our series of patients. Eighteen patients with minimum 1-year follow-up after various upper limb surgeries using modified suture anchor were assessed both clinically and radiographically. In all 18 cases, the purpose of the suture anchor was served in terms of attachment of ligament or the tendon. There was no incidence of breakage of suture material or loosening of the implant seen during the insertion. There were no complications related to the implant noted. This novel technique turns a simple screw and suture material into an efficient suture anchor while saving time, being quick, easy, affordable and repeatable. Level V (Therapeutic).