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Tendon repair using flexor tendon splints: an experimental study.

M Aoki·P R Manske·D L Pruitt·B J Larson
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Mechanical strength of tendon repair using Dacron tendon splints across the laceration site were evaluated in human cadaver profundus tendons; the splints were placed both on the dorsal surface and internally within the tendon substance. Comparison was made to modified Kessler, Becker, and Savage repair techniques. Ultimate tensile strength was 2.55 kgf for the Kessler, 3.00 kgf for the Becker, 8.29 kgf for the Savage, 8.46 kgf for the internal tendon splint, and 8.10 kgf for the dorsal tendon splint; the Savage and both Tendon Splints techniques had significant higher tensile strength than the Kessler and Becker. Gap strength was 1.44 kgf for the Kessler, 2.22 kgf for the Becker, 2.45 kgf for the Savage, 2.05 kgf for internal tendon splint, and 3.15 kgf for the dorsal tendon splint. The dorsal tendon splint technique showed significant greater gap strength than the other four techniques. There was no significant difference in the magnitude of the gap during cyclic testing of these techniques; however, three of seven Kessler repairs failed and one of six Becker repairs failed. The results of these cadaver studies suggest that both tendon splint repair techniques are comparable to the Savage and may have sufficient strength to allow postoperative active motion against minimal resistance. Further in vivo testing is in order.

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M Aoki, P R Manske, D L Pruitt, B J Larson. 1994. Tendon repair using flexor tendon splints: an experimental study.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0363-5023(94)90102-3

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