Open AccessBiomechanical comparison of Bunnell, modified Kessler, and Tsuge tendon repair techniques using two suture types
Author(s) -
Nuh Dündar,
Bülent Güneri,
Murat Üzel,
Adem Doğaner
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.586
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2589-1294
pISSN - 1017-995X
DOI - 10.5152/j.aott.2020.01.411
Subject(s) - polydioxanone , medicine , tendon , significant difference , fibrous joint , polyester , surgery , breaking strength , achilles tendon , composite material , materials science
The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanical properties of modified Kessler, Bunnell and Tsuge techniques in sheep Achilles tendon tear repaired using polyester and polydioxanone sutures which are also compared.
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