The effect of tissue culture on suture holding strength and degradation in canine tendon

H. Omae, Chunfeng Zhao, Y. L. Sun, M. E. Zobitz, S. L. Moran, P. C. Amadio

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess tendon metabolism and suture pull-out strength after simple tendon suture in a tissue culture model. One hundred and twelve flexor digitorum profundus tendons from 28 dogs were cultured for 7, 14, or 21 days with or without a static tensile load. In both groups increased levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) mRNA was noted. Suture pull-out strength did not decrease during tissue culture. While the presence of a static load had no effect on the pull-out strength, it did affect MMP mRNA expression. This tissue culture model could be useful in studying the effect of factors on the tendon-suture interface.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)643-650
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Hand Surgery: European Volume
Volume34
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009

Keywords

  • Matrix metalloproteinases
  • Suture strength
  • Tendon repair
  • Tissue culture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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