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- Title
An Evaluation of Suture Materials Used in Tendon Surgery.
- Authors
TRAIL, I. A.; POWELL, E. S.; NOBLE, J.
- Abstract
The following suture materials have been evaluated for their suitability for use in flexor tendon repairs: 4/0 gauge monofilament and multifilament stainless steel, mono-filament nylon, monofilament polypropylene, monofilament polybutestor, braided polyester, braided polyglycolic acid and a monofilament polyglyconate. These were investigated for their tensile strength (both knotted and unknotted), their extension to failure and knot-holding properties. Stainless steel and monofilament polyglyconate appeared to be the most suitable in that they had high tensile strengths, both knotted and unknotted, and had good knot-holding security. The only disadvantages are that stainless steel is difficult to use and monofilament polyglyconate is absorbable. Polypropylene and braided polyester, although having lower tensile strengths, are reasonable alternatives.
- Publication
Journal of Hand Surgery (17531934), 1989, Vol 14, Issue 4, p422
- ISSN
1753-1934
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/0266-7681_89_90160-5