The strengths of four different suture types in Pulvertaft tendon reconstruction

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approved the study protocol (017-0139). Written informed consent was obtained from the patients for their anonymized information to be published in this article. ReferencesBell-Krotoski J. Tissue remodeling and contracture correction using serial plaster casting and orthotic positioning. In: Skirven TM, Osterman AL, Fedorczyk JM, Amadio PC (eds) Rehabilitation of the hand and upper extremity, 6th Edn.

A study to compare strengths of cadaveric tendon repairs with round-bodied and cutting needles

“…Polypropylene sutures were chosen as they may have superior knot security compared to nylon and polyamide sutures (Choke et al, 2021). No epitendinous repair was done, to avoid unintentional needle-induced damage and subsequent weakening of the core suture (Figure 1).…”

“…The repair was carried out using a four-stranded Adelaide core suture with a 3-0 synthetic, monofilament, nonabsorbable polypropylene suture (Prolene Ò , Ethicon Inc., Somerville, NJ, USA). Polypropylene sutures were chosen as they may have superior knot security compared with nylon and polyamide sutures (Choke et al, 2021). No epitendinous repair was done to avoid unintentional needle-induced damage and subsequent weakening of the core suture (Figure 1).…”