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Providing Quantitative Feedback When Teaching Tendon Repair: A New Tool

J. C. BERSCHBACK
P. C. AMADIO
C. ZHAO
M. E. ZOBITZ
K. N. AN

From the Biomechanics Laboratory, Division of Orthopedic Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA

Correspondence: Peter C. Amadio, MD, Biomechanics Laboratory, Division of Orthopedic Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Tel.: +1 507 538 1717; Fax: +1 507 284 5392 E-mail: pamadio{at}mayo.edu

Flexor tendon repair remains one of the more difficult technical tasks facing the hand surgeon. A good repair must be both strong and able to glide smoothly through the tendon sheath. The purpose of this study is to present a model that allows surgeons to improve their technique of flexor tendon repair by receiving feedback on these important biomechanical parameters. The set-up requires testing equipment found in most biomechanical laboratories and should be available in many academic medical centres. Preliminary data suggest that receiving feedback about the strength and smoothness of a flexor tendon repair may be a very useful tool in helping surgeons improve the overall quality of their tendon repair technique.

Key Words: tendon repair • training • suture strength • gliding resistance

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 30, No. 6, 626-632 (2005)
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHSB.2005.06.013
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