Does Suture Configuration Matter in Achilles Tendon Repairs?
The results of this study, using a porcine model to simulate a minimally invasive technique for Achilles tendon repairs, suggest that the use of a double-locked tape suture configuration leads to a stronger overall construct.
Authors
- Kenneth Chin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4226-0348)
- Grant Branam
- Nathan Benner
- Scott Telfer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0104-4027)
- Hana Keller
Institutions
- University of Washington (US)
- University of Washington Medical Center (US)
- Washington State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-10-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.94982
- Primary Topic
- Tendon Structure and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00