A Biomechanical in vitro Study of Parachute-Like and Through-Calcaneus Suture Combination for the Repair of Rabbit Achilles Tendon Rupture
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    Objective To evaluate the mechanical property of a new parachute-like and through-calcaneus suture combination technique for the repair of Achilles tendon rupture. Methods Eight Achilles tendons each respectively from eight New Zealand white rabbits were repaired by a new suture technique which combined the end-to-end suture method with 0/0 Poliglactin-910 and the cross-stitch epitenon suture method with 5/0 Poliglactin-910. After the suture, the rabbits were given 3-day immobilization cast and then 25 days of functional practice. The in vitro experimental study was conducted next. Results The experimental group achieved 90% of the biomechanical property of the intact group. Conclusion The tendon repair of the new combinatory technique allows early-mobilization which in turn improves the mechanical property of the repaired Achilles tendons.

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. A Biomechanical in vitro Study of Parachute-Like and Through-Calcaneus Suture Combination for the Repair of Rabbit Achilles Tendon Rupture[J]. Journal of medical biomechanics,2004,19(2):108-111

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