The influence of suture material on the strength of horizontal mattress suture configuration for meniscus repair
KNEE, vol.20, no.6, pp.577-580, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 20 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.knee.2012.11.010
- Journal Name: KNEE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.577-580
- Keywords: Meniscus, Meniscal repair, Suture, Tensile load
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose: Comparison of the mechanical characteristics of meniscal repair fixation using horizontal sutures and six different sutures under submaximal cyclic and load to failure test conditions may aid physicians in selecting a suture type.