Biomechanical comparison of Bunnell, modified Kessler, and Tsuge tendon repair techniques using two suture types

Dundar N., Guneri B., Uzel M., Doganer A.

ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA, vol.54, no.1, pp.104-112, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 54 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/j.aott.2020.01.411
  • Journal Name: ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.104-112
  • Keywords: Suture techniques, Bunnell technique, Ankle injuries, Achilles tendon, Tsuge technique, Tendon injuries, Modified Kessler technique, ACHILLES-TENDON, IN-VITRO, RUPTURE, STRENGTH, CADAVER
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Objective: 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.