The Influence of Tendon Length and Fit on the Strength of a Tendon-Bone Tunnel Complex

Using a dog model, we examined the influence of tendon length and fit within a bone tunnel on the pull-out strength of a tendon-bone tunnel complex at 6 weeks after fixation. Fourteen adult mongrel dogs (weight, 25 to 30 kg) underwent bilateral hindlimb surgery in which the extensor digitorum longus...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of sports medicine 2001-07, Vol.29 (4), p.493-493
Hauptverfasser:	Greis, Patrick E, Burks, Robert T, Bachus, Kent, Luker, Mark G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Sports injuries Tendon injuries Wound healing
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