Table 1 Overview of the results for testing the SR technique for re-fixation of the common extensor origin
Single Row Technique Extensor | Cycles to Failure | Stiffness of the repair (N/mm) | Maximum load (N) | Pull-to-failure | Failure Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Specimen 1 | PTF | 55.9 | 171.1 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 2 | PTF | 54.9 | 150.8 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 3 | PTF | 68.0 | 175.5 | Yes | suture cut out through anchor |
Specimen 4 | PTF | 80.5 | 348.0 | Yes | suture cut out through anchor |
Specimen 5 | PTF | 83.2 | 164.6 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 6 | PTF | 65.2 | 271.4 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Average ± SD | 67.9 ± 11.9 | 213.6 ± 78.7 |