Dynamic Tendon Grip (DTG™) novel knot array compared to traditional sutures for zone two flexor tendon injury - a biomechanical feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Flexor tendon injuries pose many challenges for the treating surgeon, the principal of which is creating a strong enough repair to allow early active motion, preserving a low-profile of the repair to prevent buckling and subsequent pulley venting. A main concern is that a low-profile repair is prone to gap formation and repair failure. The Dynamic Tendon Grip (DTG™) all suture staple device claims to allow a strong and low-profile repair of the flexor tendon. The purpose of this study is to test the effects of the DTG™ device in early active motion simulation on range of motion, load to failure and gap formation and to compare it to traditional suturing technique.

Methods

Twelve fresh-frozen cadaveric fingers were assigned to two groups: DTG™ device (n = 9) and tr

SUBMITTER: Kadar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8978384 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature