Biomechanical evaluation of tendon connection with novel suture techniques

• Autorzy: Chen Z. , Wang J. , Wei J.- S. , Hou Z.-Y. , Li M. , Chen Q.-X

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DOI

10.5277/ABB-01024-2017-03

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Achilles tendon rupture is a severe injury with poor curative effect due to its anatomical characteristic and mechanical peculiarity. Internal fixation of limited loop (IFLL) with steel-wire has been applied on patients with tendon rupture to fix the broken ends before physical rehabilitation. The purpose of this study is to investigate the biomechanical property and radiological characteristic of such suture technique for the repairment of tendon rupture. Methods: Tendons of pigs’ hint feet were separated for the biomechanical study. Suture surgery was performed according to the protocol of IFLL. Biomechanical Testing Machine was adopted to conduct the biomechanical tensile load examination. The maximal load, elastic modulus and tendon stiffness of the stitched tendons with or without reinforcement were examined. Results: The maximum tensile load of the stitched tendons using IFLL reached 1/4 of the uninjured tendon’s maximum tensile load, indicating that such suture technique is capable of providing enough tension for the ruptured tendon. Surprisingly, tendons fixed with titanium wire showed the highest load tension, which was comparable to the undamaged tendon. Therefore, we found the biomechanical basis of using IFLL in effectively connecting the rupture ends of tendons. Conclusions: In conclusion, we provide biomechanical evidence for the use of IFLL in treatment of Achilles tendon rupture, by providing enough strength for the ankle function. Such suture technique could help the patients with better rehabilitation and reduced in-hospital stay after Achilles tendon injury.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

internal fixation with limited loop; Achilles tendon; biomechanics

PL

ścięgno Achillesa; IFLL; biomechanika

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej
• Czasopismo: Acta of Bioengineering and Biomechanics
• Rocznik: 2018
• Tom: Vol. 20, no. 1
• Strony: 135--141
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 23 poz., rys., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Chen Z.

• Department of Orthopedics，The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

autor

Wang J.

• Department of Orthopedics，The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

autor

Wei J.- S.

• Department of Orthopedics，The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

autor

Hou Z.-Y.

autor

Li M.

• Biomechanics Lab, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

autor

Chen Q.-X

• Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu w ramach umowy 509/P-DUN/2018 ze środków MNiSW przeznaczonych na działalność upowszechniającą naukę (2018).