Table 4 Overview of the results for testing the DR technique for re-fixation of the common flexor origin
Double Row Technique Flexor | Cycles to Failure | Stiffness of the repair (N/mm) | Maximum load (N) | Pull-to-failure | Failure Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Specimen 1 | PTF | 84.7 | 276.9 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 2 | PTF | 73.9 | 396.4 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 3 | PTF | 107.0 | 385.7 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 4 | PTF | 74.3 | 278.4 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 5 | PTF | 62.0 | 236.6 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Specimen 6 | PTF | 87.5 | 333.7 | Yes | suture cut out through tendon |
Average ± SD | 81.5 ± 15.4 | 318.0 ± 64.6 |