A new embedding method for tendon suturing.

ABSTRACT

A new embedding method in tendon suture was designed for interembedding of tendon ends to obtain interlock and strengthen antitension strength. Experiments showed that the embedding method might result in greater antitension strength than the conventional end-to-end method (Bunnell's method) or weaving method. Statistically, difference was significant. Dynamic studies on tendon healing showed that a prominent reaction of surrounding tissues occurred in 3 to 5 days after operation. In this period the antitension strength is likely to decrease and be broken with a rate of 28.1% in Bunnell's method, 5.25% in weaving method and 0% in embedding method. Clinically, the embedding method has been used in 125 cases of tendon-broken repair in which a 87.8% of good and excellent effect was resulted.