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A Biomechanical Analysis of a New Interlock Suture Technique for Flexor Tendon Repair

G. A. ROBERTSON
M. M. AL-QATTAN

From the Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Manitoba, Canada

Correspondence: G. A. Robertson, Associate Professor of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, University of Manitoba, GF419A, Health Sciences Centre, 820 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. R3A 1R9.

Using a computerised tensometer, both the gap-producing and breaking forces of a new interlocking suture for flexor tendon repair were compared to the modified Kessler and the Strickland techniques. 30 porcine deep flexor tendons were used in each group and all repairs were performed with 3/0 polypropylene sutures. The interlock technique withstood gap-producing and breaking forces significantly better than the modified Kessler and Strickland techniques. Also, the gap-producing force was closer to the breaking force with the interlock technique than with the other two techniques.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 17, No. 1, 92-93 (1992)
DOI: 10.1016/0266-7681(92)90020-3
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