The use of biodegradable sutures for the fixation of tibial eminence fractures in children: A comparison using PDS II, Vicryl and FiberWire

Schneppendahl J, Thelen S, Twehues S, Eichler C, Windolf J, Hakimi M, Wild M, Betsch M (2013)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2013

Journal

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Book Volume: 33

Pages Range: 409-414

Journal Issue: 4

DOI: 10.1097/BPO.0b013e31827d0c67

Abstract

Background: Arthroscopic suture fixation of tibial eminence fractures using FiberWire is a favorable therapeutic option. The application of biodegradable material may be of advantage especially during childhood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical properties using the biodegradable suture materials PDS II and Vicryl compared with FiberWire. Methods: Bone mineral density was evaluated by pqCT in 18 human knee specimens and 3 similar groups were formed. A standardized anterior tibial eminence fracture was created and suture fixation was performed using each suture material (PDS II, Vicryl, FiberWire) in 6 specimens. Cyclic testing and destructive loading to failure was conducted. Results: Both testing modalities showed PDS II to be inferior to the other evaluated suture materials. Although significantly higher failure loads were seen with FiberWire sutures, Vicryl yielded comparable stiffness in load-to-failure testing. No significant differences between Vicryl and FiberWire could be observed under nondestructive cyclic conditions. Conclusions: Even though FiberWire yields a superior ultimate failure load, Vicryl presented comparable results under cyclic conditions. Copyright © 2013 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Authors with CRIS profile

Marcel Betsch

Involved external institutions

Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf DE Germany (DE) Klinikum Darmstadt DE Germany (DE) Universität zu Köln DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Schneppendahl, J., Thelen, S., Twehues, S., Eichler, C., Windolf, J., Hakimi, M.,... Betsch, M. (2013). The use of biodegradable sutures for the fixation of tibial eminence fractures in children: A comparison using PDS II, Vicryl and FiberWire. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics, 33(4), 409-414. https://doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e31827d0c67

MLA:

Schneppendahl, Johannes, et al. "The use of biodegradable sutures for the fixation of tibial eminence fractures in children: A comparison using PDS II, Vicryl and FiberWire." Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 33.4 (2013): 409-414.

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