Summary
We present a technique aiding symmetrical accurate and atraumatic placement of the
core suture during tendon repair. This technique facilitates a neat repair and avoids
unnecessary contact with the tendon during the insertion of the core suture.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: September 05, 2006
Accepted:
April 25,
2006
Received:
January 8,
2006
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Copyright
© 2006 Published by Elsevier Inc.
