Chapter 70 Muscle and Tendon Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Strength of tendons after repair
A
6 weeks after repair of a tendon = 56% of original strength
1 year after = 79% of original strength
2
Q
Best suture patterns for tendon repair: flat vs round tendons
A
a. Flat tendons: Locking loop (Kessler) or Krackow
b. Round tendons: Three loop pulley
3
Q
How can the tendon be manipulated intraop
A
Needles or K wires through body to manipulate
4
Q
Organization of the collagen in tendons and collagen type
A
Parallel arrangement of their collagen since they’re subject primarily to tensile loads Mostly type I
