The ecdysial suture is the region of the arthropod exoskeleton that splits to allow the animal to emerge during ecdysis. We examined the morphology and composition of the intermolt and premolt suture of the blue crab using light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The suture could not be identified by routine histological techniques; however 3 of 22 fluorescein isothiocyanate-labeled l...

Although the margin convergence (MC) technique has been recognized as an option for rotator cuff repair, little is known about the biomechanical effect on repaired rotator cuff muscle, especially after supplemented footprint repair. The purpose of this study was to assess the passive stiffness changes of the supraspinatus (SSP) muscle after MC techniques using shear wave elastography (SWE). A 3...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to biomechanically evaluate several configurations of the Krackow stitch and determine which configuration provided the best fixation with regard to load to failure and elongation. TYPE OF STUDY Biomechanical study. METHODS Thirty fresh-frozen porcine Achilles tendons were randomly assigned into 6 groups. For 3 of the groups, 1 suture was used (No. 5 Et...

Various buried suture techniques have been reported for dermatological surgery, but in most cases, superficial non-absorbable sutures are placed additionally. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the intradermal buried vertical mattress suture can be safely used without additional skin suturing. Following 149 procedures in 126 patients, the colour and dehiscence of the scar and the pre...

The achievement of consistently superior results in rhinoplasty is rendered difficult in part by a number of complex interplays between the anatomical structures of the nose and the techniques used for their alteration, such as tip sutures. The effects of sutures depend largely on the magnitude of suture tightening, the intrinsic forces on the cartilages, cartilage thickness, and the degree of ...

IMPORTANCE Collapse or compromise of the internal nasal valve (INV) results in symptomatic nasal obstruction; thus, various surgical maneuvers are designed to support the INV. OBJECTIVE To determine the effect on nasal airflow after various surgical techniques focused at the level of the INV and lateral nasal sidewall. DESIGN AND SETTING A fresh cadaver head was obtained and underwent sutur...

Abstract Introduction The aim of the study was to compare two different techniques for closure caesarean uterotomy on occurrence a scar niche. Methods randomized controlled trial performed in tertiary hospital with inclusion singleton pregnant women scheduled, first section. We participants techniques; (1) Conventional double‐suture using running suture involving myometrium followed by superfic...

Pectoralis major ruptures occur in large, muscular individuals, and repair constructs may experience significant tension. Four different suture techniques were evaluated biomechanically to determine the effect of suture technique on optimizing fixation strength. Forty fresh-frozen cadaveric shoulders were repaired using endosteal buttons. The control group was repaired with #2 polyblend suture ...