Ryan Dean1, Paul Sethi2. 1. New York Medical College, School of Medicine, United States. 2. ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education Inc., 6 Greenwich Office Park, Suite 100, 40 Valley Drive, Greenwich, CT 06831, United States.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This study investigates gap formation in tendon repair using a novel tensioning method. HYPOTHESIS: The novel stitch will demonstrate less gap formation than the other suture configurations tested. METHODS: Porcine tendons stitched with classic Krackow stitch configurations were compared to a Krackow stitch modified with a proximal Tension-Assist Loop. Each group was cyclically loaded followed by analysis of the tendon-suture construct for gap formation. RESULTS: The Tension-Assist Loop group produced significantly less gap formation than each of the other stitch groups. CONCLUSION: Decreasing early gap formation may be beneficial in allowing early rehabilitation and range of motion.
BACKGROUND: This study investigates gap formation in tendon repair using a novel tensioning method. HYPOTHESIS: The novel stitch will demonstrate less gap formation than the other suture configurations tested. METHODS: Porcine tendons stitched with classic Krackow stitch configurations were compared to a Krackow stitch modified with a proximal Tension-Assist Loop. Each group was cyclically loaded followed by analysis of the tendon-suture construct for gap formation. RESULTS: The Tension-Assist Loop group produced significantly less gap formation than each of the other stitch groups. CONCLUSION: Decreasing early gap formation may be beneficial in allowing early rehabilitation and range of motion.
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