Double and multiple looped suture tendon repair

J Hand Surg Br. 1994 Dec;19(6):699-703. doi: 10.1016/0266-7681(94)90238-0.

Abstract

We report our experience of using double or multiple looped sutures for primary tenorrhaphy combined with early active mobilization. In 46 patients involving 51 fingers with flexor tendon lacerations, double threads of the looped nylon suture were placed to repair injured FDP or FDS tendons, or three threads of looped nylon suture were made to repair the FDP tendons. Using White's (1956) criteria, the results were good or excellent in 76.5% of fingers. The double and multiple looped sutures are of sufficient strength to sustain early motion, and cause little disturbance in the circulation. Satisfactory function following primary tendon repair can be expected with these new techniques.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hand Injuries / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Suture Techniques*
  • Tendon Injuries / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome