An Analysis of the Pull-Out Strength of 6 Suture Loop Configurations in Flexor Tendons

Purpose New, stronger suture materials have been introduced for flexor tendon surgery. The advantage of these materials can be lost if the suture loop pulls out from the tendon. The aim of this study was to compare the ability of various locking loops to grip the tendon. Methods We inserted 4 differ...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of hand surgery (American ed.) 2012-02, Vol.37 (2), p.217-223
Hauptverfasser:	Karjalainen, T., MD, He, M., PhD, Chong, A.K.S., MD, Lim, A.Y.T., MD, Ryhanen, J., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Alloys Biological and medical sciences Biomechanical testing Biomechanics. Biorheology Cadaver Diseases of the osteoarticular system Fingers flexor tendon repair Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans loop configuration Materials Testing Medical sciences Orthopedics pull-out suture Suture Techniques Sutures Tendons - surgery Tensile Strength Tissues, organs and organisms biophysics
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