Effect of Oblique Tendon Laceration on Core Suture Strength: A Biomechanical Evaluation.
Claude MuresanColin W MuresanAlexandria L HarrisAshkaun ShaterianKjel Van RoyenSwapnil D KachareLaxminarayan BhandariMichelle D PalazzoPublished in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2020)
Obliquity of tendon laceration affects the core suture strength when compared with a transverse cut. Flexor tendons cut at 90° demonstrated a higher overall gap force and breaking strength that were statistically significant when compared with all obliquely cut groups. These findings should be considered when repairing and starting postoperative therapy for obliquely cut tendons.