Positioning of the cross-stitch on the modified Kessler core tendon suture

Cryopreserved human tendons were sutured with different variations of a modified Kessler-type grasping suture in a series of different designs in order to assess the influence of the distance between the cross-stitch on the core suture (5 and 10 mm from the cut tendon edge) on the peripheral suture....

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Published in:Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials 2018-04, Vol.80, p.27-32
Main Authors: Gil-Santos, L., Monleón-Pradas, M., Gomar-Sancho, F., Más-Estellés, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomechanics
Core and peripheral suture
Flexor tendon
Repair
Resistance
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Summary:Cryopreserved human tendons were sutured with different variations of a modified Kessler-type grasping suture in a series of different designs in order to assess the influence of the distance between the cross-stitch on the core suture (5 and 10 mm from the cut tendon edge) on the peripheral suture. An original mathematical model was employed to explain the mechanical behavior (strength, deformation, and distribution of load) of the different suture designs. The effect of the peripheral epitendinous suture, combined with the distance of the core suture, was evaluated. The variation of core suture distance had no relevant consequences on the overall resilience of the design. However, increasing the distance between the cross-stitches of the core suture reduces the deformation that is absorbed not only by the core suture itself but also by the peripheral suture. Adding a peripheral epitendinous suture to a 10-mm design almost doubles the breaking load in absolute values. The mathematical model predicts that the peripheral suture will support a greater load when the distance of the core suture cross-stitches is increased. The evidence level is II.
ISSN:1751-6161
1878-0180
DOI:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.01.018