Introduction: Recent studies have introduced the groundwork for a new treatment option for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures: bioenhanced ACL repair(1). Briefly, this procedure is a primary suture repair of the ACL augmented by the implantation of a collagenous biomaterial soaked with platelet-rich plasma into the ACL defect along with a “suture stent” to initially protect the healing l...

The paper presents the results obtained from analysis of the correlation between cranial dimensions (length, width, and height) and indices against the complexity of the sagittal suture, which was expressed as the ratio between absolute sutural length to the linear length of the suture. The statistical study on 29 skulls shows a significant negative correlation between the height/width index of...

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...

Needle material, diameter, curvature, and point style all contribute to needle function and should be considered relative to the goal of suturing and tissue type when selecting a needle. Suture material and diameter determine strength, handling, adsorbability, knot security, and tissue reactivity. Together with the tissue type and goal of suturing, these characteristics should be considered whe...

BACKGROUND There are as yet no guidelines in rugby union for the management of facial lacerations which account for one-third of total injuries sustained by players. METHOD We devised a questionnaire to establish the current standards in rugby union clubs in England. The questionnaire covered such issues as inadequate wound cleansing, inappropriate suture material, the use of sterile suture e...

The authors describe a novel suture fixation technique that combines a doubled suture with a sliding knot. The knot can be tied in both open and arthroscopic surgery to fix torn tendons/ligaments and fractured/osteotomized bones. The advantages of the doubled-suture Nice knot include strength, adjustability, simplicity, and versatility. This technique, which has proven useful in the authors' pr...

Aim: The aim of this study is to compare pregnancy and neonatal results with regards the thickness suture material used in transvaginal cerclage operation. Materials Methods: Patients who were subject cervical due insufficiency evaluated a secondary care center between 2103 2021. demographic data, indications (ultrasound induced, prophylactic, or physical examination induced), number weeks at c...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate glenoid labral heights before injury and after repair with 2 suture anchors: (1) traditional suture anchor secured with knots and (2) knotless suture anchor. METHODS Ten matched pairs of human cadaveric glenoids were examined. In each specimen the labrum was detached from the 3-o'clock position to the 6:30 clock position on the anteroinferior ...

BACKGROUND/AIMS Macular translocation with scleral imbrication is a new technique for treating subfoveal choroidal neovascular membranes (CNV). This procedure shortens the sclera but may result in a minimal decrease in the internal circumference of the globe and limits the amount of foveal displacement. The authors propose a new scleral retraction suture aimed at decreasing the internal circumf...