Cyclic Testing of Pullout Sutures and Micro-Mitek Suture Anchors in Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon Distal Fixation

Significant gap formation with the use of a monofilament suture may be of concern. The use of a braided polyester suture when removal of the pullout suture is required as in the Bunnell technique also needs to be considered.