Table 3 Overview of the results for testing the SR technique for re-fixation of the common flexor origin
Single Row Technique Flexor | Cycles to Failure | Stiffness of the repair (N/mm) | Maximum load (N) | Pull-to-failure | Failure Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Specimen 1 | 352 | 31.4 | 113.3 | No | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 2 | PTF | 84.8 | 248.8 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 3 | 402 | 46.0 | 129.6 | No | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 4 | PTF | 92.0 | 232.6 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 5 | PTF | 80.5 | 225.7 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 6 | PTF | 78.7 | 272.0 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Average ± SD | 68.9 ± 9.9 | 203.7 ± 65.8 |