Using Q Suture to Enhance Resistance to Gap Formation and Tensile Strength of Repaired Flexor TendonsWei Feng Mao 1, Ya Fang Wu 2
1Department of Anatomy, Medical School, Nantong University, 2Department of Hand surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
Here, we present a “Q” suture technique that can be performed in tendon repair and its effects on the gap formation and tensile strength of the repaired tendons. Q suture is shown to be efficient in enhancing the tensile resistance and tendon repair strength.
