Effectiveness of Bovine Tunica Vaginalis Powder in the Prevention of Tendon Adherence Following Tendon Repair Process in Bucks

The current study was designed to investigate the efficacy of lyophilized bovine tunica vaginalis powder on peritendinous adhesion induced defect in superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) goats. carried out 18 adult bucks, surgical procedure done under highly aseptic conditions. Prior surgery, animals were sedated by intramuscular injection 2 % xylazine a dose 0.5 mg/kg body weight, then site operation is anesthetized linear infiltration 2% lidocaine hydrochloride. incision made skin palmer surface metacarpal bone left forelimb expose (SDFT), (0.1 depth, 0.2 width, and l Long) cm exposed tendon, this gap filled with drops sterile normal saline (9) animals, mentioned as control group, while rest treated group. Subcutaneous tissue closed using absorbable suture material simple continuous technique, interrupted mattress non-absorbable for closing skin. macroscopic findings exhibited significant difference scores between 2nd, 3rd periods assessment post-operation first second groups, no differences groups. conclusion scaffold has obvious effect decreasing surrounding tissues.