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J Hand Microsurg 2015; 07(01): 6-12
DOI: 10.1007/s12593-014-0144-4
DOI: 10.1007/s12593-014-0144-4
Original Article
The Interlocking Modification of the Cross Locked Cruciate Tendon Repair (Modified Adelaide Repair): A Static and Dynamic Biomechanical Assessment
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03 December 2013
13 June 2014
Publication Date:
13 September 2016 (online)
Abstract
The 4-strand cross-locked cruciate flexor tendon repair technique (Adelaide technique) has been shown to have comparably high resistance to gap formation and ultimate tensile strength. This study aimed to determine whether an interlocking modification to the Adelaide repair would impart improved biomechanical characteristics. Twenty four sheep flexor tendons were harvested, transected and repaired using either standard or modified Adelaide techniques. Repaired tendons were cyclically loaded. Gap formation and ultimate tensile strength were measured. Additionally, suture exposure on the tendon surface was determined. There was a statistically significant increase in resistance to gap formation in the early phase of cyclic loading within the modified Adelaide group. In the later stages of testing no significant difference could be noted. The average final load to failure in the modified group was higher than the standard group but this did not achieve statistical significance. Interlocking suture techniques in four strand tendon repair constructs can improve gapping behavior in the early phase of cyclic loading.
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