title: Eight-strand Cross-locked Cruciate Flexor Tendon Repair Using Double-stranded Suture: A Description of the Surgical Technique.
abstract: This article describes a technique for improved repair of digital flexor tendon laceration. Eight-strand cross-locked cruciate repair using 4-0 caliber double-stranded suture is not bulky and has a smooth configuration for tendon gliding. Additionally, it has sufficient strength for early postoperative active motion exercise.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya Ekisaikai Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.
authors.forename: Kentaro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Watanabe
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya Ekisaikai Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.
authors.forename: Hideyuki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ota
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nagoya Ekisaikai Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.
authors.forename: Hiroshi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sasaki