Biomechanical and histologic evaluations of pulley reconstructions in nonhuman primates

A2 pulleys were reconstructed in nonhuman primates using expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, woven nylon, and fascia. Biomechanical and histologic evaluations were done after death at 18 weeks. Tendons were normal after all pulley reconstructions. Polytetrafluoroethylene had a greater breaking strengt...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) 1990-01, Vol.15 (1), p.57-63
Hauptverfasser:	Dunlap, Janet, McCarthy, John A., Joyce, Michael E., Manske, Paul R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Biocompatible Materials Biological and medical sciences Biomechanical Phenomena Fasciotomy Fingers - anatomy & histology Fingers - surgery Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine Macaca nemestrina Medical sciences Nylons Polytetrafluoroethylene Tendons - surgery Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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