Factors Associated with Anchor-Number Preference Among Orthopedic Surgeons Performing Bankart Repair in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
6 affiliations
- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia.
- 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Buraydah 52366, Saudi Arabia.
- 3College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia.
- 4College of Medicine, University of Ha'il, Ha'il 55476, Saudi Arabia.
- 5College of Medicine, Sulaiman AlRajhi University, Al Bukayriah 51941, Saudi Arabia.
- 6Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Armed Forces Hospital, Khamis Mushait 62413, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
Objective: This study described anchor-number preferences among orthopedic surgeons performing arthroscopic Bankart repair in Saudi Arabia and explored unadjusted associations with surgeon- and practice-related characteristics. Methods: A cross-sectional electronic survey used purposive recruitment across five Saudi regions. Descriptive analyses included 71 respondents. Because 'Both' represented case-dependent use rather than a discrete anchor count, these three responses were reported descriptively and excluded from inferential comparisons; exact analyses compared 1-2 anchors (n = 18) with 3-4 anchors (n = 50). Fisher-Freeman-Halton exact tests, Cramér's V, and bootstrap 95% confidence intervals were reported. Results: Fifty surgeons (70.4%; 95% CI: 59.0-79.8%) reported usually using 3-4 anchors. In exploratory unadjusted analyses, anchor-number preference was associated with annual Bankart-repair volume (exact p = 0.021; Cramér's V = 0.371, 95% CI: 0.194-0.548) and hypothetical future preference when cost and other factors were not considered (exact p = 0.044; Cramér's V = 0.298, 95% CI: 0.068-0.529). Other assessed associations were nonsignificant. Tear size and extent was the most frequently reported consideration (95.8%). Conclusions: Most respondents preferred 3-4 anchors, and tear size/extent was the most frequently reported consideration. The observed associations were exploratory and unadjusted and did not establish independent determinants, cost effects on actual practice, superior stabilization, or guideline recommendations.
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BibTeX
@article{almogbil2026factors,
title = {{Factors Associated with Anchor-Number Preference Among Orthopedic Surgeons Performing Bankart Repair in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.}},
author = {Ismail Almogbil and Lama AlOraini and Abdulhakeem AlKharraz and Shaden Alenezi and Najoud AlFuhaid and Yumna Almishary and Raghad Al-Awn and Abdullah AlShahrani},
journal = {Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.3390/healthcare14193304},
url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42881743},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Factors Associated with Anchor-Number Preference Among Orthopedic Surgeons Performing Bankart Repair in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
AU - Ismail Almogbil
AU - Lama AlOraini
AU - Abdulhakeem AlKharraz
AU - Shaden Alenezi
AU - Najoud AlFuhaid
AU - Yumna Almishary
AU - Raghad Al-Awn
AU - Abdullah AlShahrani
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/03
JO - Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
DO - 10.3390/healthcare14193304
UR - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42881743
AB - Objective: This study described anchor-number preferences among orthopedic surgeons performing arthroscopic Bankart repair in Saudi Arabia and explored unadjusted associations with surgeon- and practice-related characteristics. Methods: A cross-sectional electronic survey used purposive recruitment across five Saudi regions. Descriptive analyses included 71 respondents. Because 'Both' represented case-dependent use rather than a discrete anchor count, these three responses were reported descriptively and excluded from inferential comparisons; exact analyses compared 1-2 anchors (n = 18) with 3-4 anchors (n = 50). Fisher-Freeman-Halton exact tests, Cramér's V, and bootstrap 95% confidence intervals were reported. Results: Fifty surgeons (70.4%; 95% CI: 59.0-79.8%) reported usually using 3-4 anchors. In exploratory unadjusted analyses, anchor-number preference was associated with annual Bankart-repair volume (exact p = 0.021; Cramér's V = 0.371, 95% CI: 0.194-0.548) and hypothetical future preference when cost and other factors were not considered (exact p = 0.044; Cramér's V = 0.298, 95% CI: 0.068-0.529). Other assessed associations were nonsignificant. Tear size and extent was the most frequently reported consideration (95.8%). Conclusions: Most respondents preferred 3-4 anchors, and tear size/extent was the most frequently reported consideration. The observed associations were exploratory and unadjusted and did not establish independent determinants, cost effects on actual practice, superior stabilization, or guideline recommendations.
SN - 2227-9032
ER -