Partially Lacerated Digital Flexor Tendons: A Cadaveric Study Determining the Intact Cross-sectional Area and Biomechanical Analysis.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The extent of injury in partially lacerated tendons has conventionally been expressed as a percentage of the total tendon, to justify surgical repair. We propose a more objective method to estimate the cross-sectional area of the remnant intact tendon and to determine if the remaining tendon fibers can withstand the tensile forces of early active mobilization against resistance.METHODS:
The study was done on 20 cadaveric specimens, which were randomly assigned to receive a laceration of 25%, 50%, or 75% of the measured transverse tendon diameter. The circumference of the remaining intact portion of the partially lacerated tendon was measured and converted using a formula to determine the derived cross-sectional area (D-CSA). These D-CSA values were then validated by comparing them to digitally measured cross-sectional areas using a computer software program (computer-measured cross-sectional area, C-CSA). In addition, the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of these partially lacerated tendons was analyzed to determine if a threshold exists beyond which surgical repair of a partially lacerated tendon is indicated.RESULTS:
We found that the D-CSAs matched moderately with C-CSAs, with 0.622 of Pearson correlation coefficient. The UTSs of tendons with CSAs above 8 mm in circumference were consistently above 150 N.CONCLUSION:
Measurement of the circumference of the partially lacerated tendon to obtain the D-CSA could be an accurate and practical method to benchmark residual tendon strength in the management of partially lacerated tendons.
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