Some mechanical properties of 10/0 monofilament nylon sutures.
A short pilot study is described which investigates some of the mechanical properties of ophthalmic sutures. The Alcon 10/0 monofilament nylon suture was found to behave in a mechanically consistent manner. Like all nylon it possesses the property of 'creep', which helps to compensate for overtightening of the section during surgery.
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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D001251:Astigmatism / Q000517:prevention & control; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods*; D009757:Nylons; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013537:Sutures
D009757:Nylons