Abstract
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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 626-632 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Hand Surgery |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2005 |
Keywords
- Gliding resistance
- Suture strength
- Tendon repair
- Training
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Transplantation