OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the mechanical performance, under low-load cyclic loading, of two different knotless suture anchor designs: sutures completely internal to the anchor body (SpeedScrew) and sutures external to the anchor body and adjacent to bone (MultiFIX P). METHODS Using standard suture loops pulled in-line with the rotator cuff (approximately 60°), anchors were tested in cad...

OBJECTIVE In this work, we attempted to develop a modified single-knot Kessler-loop lock suture technique and compare the biomechanical properties associated with this single-knot suture technique with those associated with the conventional modified Kessler and interlock suture techniques. METHODS In this experiment, a total of 18 porcine flexor digitorum profundus tendons were harvested and ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1806-37132014000600013 The current intercostal nerve preservation strategy requires that care be taken when closing a thoracotomy. There are currently three thoracotomy closure techniques: • transosteal or transcostal suture closure • transperiosteal suture closure(5) • pericostal suture closure, whereby sutures are placed in the virtual space between the periosteum a...

This paper describes a new technique to suture the radioactive plaque to sclera. The radioactive plaque is conventionally sutured to the sclera using 5/0 nylon sutures. The imbricated suture technique involves using a 1/0 silk or 2/0 mersilene suture imbricated with the 5/0 nylon suture when the nylon suture is tied and cut. The imbricated suture technique allows easy identification of the plaq...

BACKGROUND While premature suture fusion, or craniosynostosis, is a relatively common condition, the cause is often unknown. Estrogens are associated with growth plate fusion of endochondral bones. In the following study, we explore the previously unknown significance of estrogen/estrogen receptor signaling in cranial suture biology. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS Firstly, estrogen receptor (...

Aim: The primary author previously described his technique for periareolar closure in mastopexy using a pinwheel interlocking purse string with absorbable barbed suture and now reports the results of a retrospective photometric analysis comparing this technique with the same closure using Gortex® suture. This study is designed to compare the degree of areolar widening and safety profile of usin...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS Tracheal resection anastomoses are often under tension and can be technically challenging. New suture materials such as V-loc (barbed, knotless wound closure device) may offer advantages over conventional methods. The objective of this study is to determine if a running V-loc suture is of comparable tensile strength to conventional closure. STUDY DESIGN Laboratory based ...

A series of experiments was performed on young monkeys, rabbits, and turtles to study gross sutural growth of bones. Radiopaque implants in conjunction with serial, direct gross, and indirect radiographic measurements were employed. Differences in growth were observed in the monkey among five facial sutures and also the same suture at different times. Growth was greatest at the zygomaticotempor...

OBJECTIVE Postoperative surgical site infections (SSI) still greatly affect mortality and morbidity in cardiovascular surgery. SSI may be related to the suture material. In this prospective, randomized, controlled, and double-blinded study, the effect of antibacterial suture material on SSI in cardiac surgical patients was investigated. METHODS We randomly allocated 510 patients into 2 groups...