title: Tensile strength of cross-stitch epitenon suture.
abstract: Using a computerized tensiometer, the mechanical properties of two types of repair in the canine flexor digitorum superficialis tendon were examined. The slope and ultimate tensile strength of a cross-stitch epitenon suture were compared to those of a simple over-and-over running epitenon suture. Both epitenon sutures were combined with a modified Kessler core suture. Suture material was 6/0 monofilament nylon for the epitenon suture, and 4/0 braided polyester for core suture. Average relative values of individual ultimate tensile strength for the cross-stitch group was 245% compared to that for the running suture group. There was no discrepancy in slope between the two groups.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University, Japan.
authors.forename: P T
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aoki
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Tokita
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ishii
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013718:Tensile Strength; D016474:Weight-Bearing / Q000502:physiology; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*