Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4067202 | The Journal of Hand Surgery | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
With a secure attachment to the tendon, the multifilament stainless steel's lower elongation and better knot-holding ability may result in a higher force to produce a 2-mm gap and a higher ultimate tensile strength in a tendon repair.
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Authors
Erik BS, Joshua A. BS, Jenni M. PhD, Leonard MD,