Is the pull-out force of the Meniscus Arrow in bone affected by the inward curling of the barbs during biodegradation?
Our results indicate that the decrease in barb-barb diameter during the first month of degradation of the Meniscus Arrows has no significant effect on the tensile pull-out force required for removal from human femur condyle. Further research should be undertaken to examine whether the same is true for other biodegradable devices with barbs.
This study provides reference values for the OMS test in a population aged 0.5-19 years. The test may be valuable as a screening tool for identification and follow-up of ocular motor dysfunction in children and young adults.