Cross stitch peripheral tendon repair: a mechanical comparison with core stitch techniques

Article Article scientifique Article Cross stitch peripheral tendon repair: a mechanical comparison with core stitch techniques eng 2000 author Papaloizos Michael 112560 author Schaerer Nicole 27794 author Rehart S author Stussi Elsbeth 519637 author Meyer Véronique 72785 128-133 10.1016/S1297-3203(00)73470-6 10904831 1297-3203 The purpose of this experimental study was to compare certain mechanical properties of a true epitendineal cross stitch suture with simple and double locking core tendon repairs. Using tensile strength and tendon lengthening until gap formation as measurement parameters, these three types of repair were tested in human flexor and extensor tendons from fresh cadavers. The peripheral cross stitch and the locked core repairs were found to have a greater lengthening capacity than the simple core suture, whereas the latter significantly better withstood axial load. Our findings established that, at least when used as a true epitendinous suture, the cross stitch technique alone was not suited for the repair of severed tendons. However, its design is particularly useful in preventing the suture site from potentially restrictive bulking. Adult Cadaver Humans Polypropylenes/chemistry Stress, Mechanical Surface Properties Suture Techniques Sutures Tendons/pathology/physiopathology/surgery Tensile Strength Videotape Recording Dewey 617 57 Département de chirurgie 222 false 74 Chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologie 98 Chirurgie de la main 19 2 b3b0d62b-b45c-4559-b87c-fba5954f3eeb Article (Published version) Restricted 1-s2.0-S1297320300734706-main.pdf 2093885 application/pdf restrictedAccess Faculté de médecine / Section de médecine clinique / Département de chirurgie

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