Eliminating the gap in flexor tendon surgery. A new method of suture.
A new method of tendon suture has been designed to eliminate the development of a gap when tension is applied to the repair. It has been demonstrated to resist distraction at relatively high tensions on cadaveric tendon. The possible advantages of the technique are discussed.
D006801:Humans; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*