Biomechanical properties of alternative suture technique for flexor tendon repair.

Purpose: Flexor injuries are most common in the hand and require special attention and experience from the surgeon. Both quality and technique affect the stability of the suture. The selection of the optimum method will influence the process of rehabilitation.

[Influence of tendon surgery training on the quality of the suture].

Injuries of flexor tendons are one of the most common injuries that need surgical treatment at emergency room. Technique and quality of the surgery was performed are two factors of the utmost importance. The aim of the study was to determine influence of basic surgical training on the quality of suture.

Assessment of Synvisc treatment in osteoarthritis.

Background. Viscosupplementation is a relatively new method for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). The main goal of this project was to assess the safety and clinical utility of Hylan G-F20 (Synvisc(R)) in the treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee.