Table 2 Overview of the results for testing the DR technique for re-fixation of the common extensor origin
Double Row Technique Extensor | Cycles to Failure | Stiffness of the repair (N/mm) | Maximum load (N) | Pull-to-failure | Failure Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Specimen 1 | PTF | 73.3 | 511.2 | Yes | anchor breakage |
Specimen 2 | PTF | 62.2 | 348.2 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 3 | PTF | 66.6 | 415.9 | Yes | anchor breakage |
Specimen 4 | PTF | 75.1 | 371.1 | Yes | anchor cut out |
Specimen 5 | PTF | 63.9 | 204.5 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 6 | PTF | 80.0 | 453.8 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Average ± SD | 70.2 ± 7.0 | 384.1 ± 105.6 |