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Variation of Holding Strength of Synthetic Absorbable Flexor Tendon Sutures with Time

Z. B. MASHADI
A. A. AMIS

From the Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London

Correspondence: Dr A. A. Amis, Biomechanics Section, Mechanical Engineering Department, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Exhibition Road, London SW7 2BX.

This study examined the potential use of absorbable polytrimethylene carbonate (Maxon) sutures for tendon surgery. Flexor tendons of the third toe of 48 chickens were transected and sutured, then evaluated both mechanically and histologically at 0, five, 15 and 45 days after operation. Mechanical testing showed that the suture kept its strength long enough to unite tendon ends. However, high tissue reactivity of polytrimethylene carbonate during its dissolution caused adhesions.

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 17, No. 3, 278-281 (1992)
DOI: 10.1016/0266-7681(92)90115-I
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