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.
Rennie
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Northumbria at Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Fleming
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Clark
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Ellerton
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Bosanquet
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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