Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10083187 The Journal of Hand Surgery 2005 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
For both the 2-strand grasping and 4-strand circle-locking repair methods, the length of core suture purchase significantly influences the resistance to 2-mm gap formation and the ultimate strength of repairs in transversely lacerated flexor tendons. We determined that the optimal length of purchase is between 0.7 and 1.0 cm and that increased length of purchase from 0.7 to 1.2 cm does not increase the strength of the repair. Core suture purchase length of 0.4 cm or less results in significantly weaker repairs.
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